Job Summary
In this role, you will act as a key LC-MS specialist within a well-established analytical department, working at the intersection of chemistry and biology to support diverse R&D initiatives. You will be become part of a well-established department, partnering with R&D colleagues from the global IFF organization to provide insights from using high end instrumental equipment in the domains of separations (liquid and gas phase), mass spectrometry (unit resolution and HRAM) and spectroscopy (NMR, FTIR, …). The hallmark of the department is a strong inter team collaboration where the answers for moving on R&D projects come from the combined efforts of several instrumental platforms.
The tasks cover the breadth of IFF businesses with a focus on materials involved in biotechnological processes and could be a potential new raw material or the IFF product in the target application. Samples may be a novel ingredient, perhaps in a food system or biofluids from a clinical experiment where the efficacy of interventions are being studied.
We hope you bring:
- PhD or MSc with +5 years of experience within analytical chemistry and a solid base within biochemistry or/and organic chemistry
- Strong foundation within mass spectrometry – both in-depth theoretical understanding as well practical hands-on experience.
- Profound experience in structural assignment based on MSn spectra.
- Well established confidence in applying liquid phase separations, especially liquid phase chromatography.
- Knowledge of when where and how to apply relevant sample preparation to achieve optimal analytical data.
- Preferably, experience in the field of small molecule mass spectrometry, metabolomics and/or lipidomics.
- Ability to process raw data using both vendor and vendor agnostic academic tools.
- Sense for data mining and visualization, using both classical statistics as well as multivariate data analysis.
- Desire for working both hands-on in the labs and deep-diving in the acquired data
- A curious, structured, meticulous and persistent mind
We offer an opportunity to become a colleague with an inspirational R&D analytical environment where you will partner with peers from the global IFF R&D organization to solve challenges in the domain of food, human dietary interventions, animal feed biochemistry as well as in general chemistry. Your role will be a strong support for new product development in IFF. This could be by supporting the understanding of functional properties/mode of action by providing molecular insights in complex systems by developing and applying suited methods.
You will have the opportunity to design and conduct untargeted studies to contribute to the biomarker discovery efforts of the teams and additionally scout for upgrades to the pipelines. With key molecules identified, you will develop panels for quantification of multiple components in various matrices. Besides being active in the lab, you will share knowledge and inspire colleagues throughout the global IFF R&D organization.
Ready to make an impact? We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible but at latest by June 8, 2026, as we review applications on an ongoing basis and will proceed to interviews with the most potential candidates right away.
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We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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Skills Required
- PhD or MSc with 5+ years of experience in analytical chemistry
- Strong foundation in mass spectrometry
- Experience in structural assignment based on MSn spectra
- Confidence in applying liquid phase separations
- Knowledge of sample preparation techniques
- Experience in small molecule mass spectrometry or metabolomics
- Ability to process raw data using analytical tools
- Experience in data mining and visualization
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
