Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach fragrance design.
The ingredient application & evaluation scientist is a key role responsible for the coordination and execution of the new FRET ingredient cross category in use assessment, resulting in a recommendation on the Go/No Go versus the specific target KPI’s.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Key point of contact for the R&D/AoP platform perfumers
Prepare application samples based on AoP Perfumer’s inflow list of new FRET ingredients; as such, in accords or in finished fragrance
Focus in Hilversum is on Fabric Care
Prepare and run the ingredient evaluations “in use” of these application samples at key consumer touchpoints against a relevant benchmark
Ensure evaluations are set-up against the original R&D outline KPI’s
Assess ingredient value for each consumer relevant touchpoint
Link with the categories for the specific touchpoints and evaluation settings
Together with the R&D/AoP perfumers (and rest of the AoP team evaluators) decide on Go/No Go for each specific FRET material against the specific R&D outline KPI’s
Identify relevant usage levels range for each new (accepted) FRET material
Stability testing of the application samples, and evaluation of these samples
Data management of all new FRET material in use assessment; ensure historical tracking is possible
Work closely with Fragrance Ingredient strategic specialist to maintain a database of commercialized new FRET ingredients
Provide in use assessment data as input for the Value propositions and demo’s to improve the commercialization of new ingredients
Arrange sensory panel evaluations where relevant
What Makes You the Right Fit
Bachelor degree or higher in organic chemistry
3+ years’ Scent experience in fragrance ingredient projects/programs; Subject expert
Strong organizational & project management capabilities, analytical thinking, creative problem solving and the ability to manage multiple priorities
High intrinsic motivation, action- and results-oriented, hands-on mentality, flexible with an open mindset
Conscientious, attention for detail, structured and organized
Strong affinity for fragrance ingredients (chemistry)
Ability to smell fragrance ingredients
Why Choose Us?
Join a global leader in fragrance design and innovation.
Work in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Access to opportunities for learning, career advancement, and personal growth.
Attractive compensation and benefits that support overall well‑being.
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.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Skills Required
- Bachelor degree or higher in organic chemistry
- 3+ years' experience in fragrance ingredient projects
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities
- Ability to smell fragrance ingredients
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
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.
