Application Specialist (Non Food)

International N&H Denmark ApS; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF in Brabrand, Denmark, seeks an experienced Application Scientist to support customers across EMEA with hydrocolloid- and emulsifier-based solutions for Personal Care and Candle applications.

You will collaborate with R&D, Sales, Regulatory and Production teams, design trials, document results and deliver customer-focused demonstrations across the region. Travel ~30–50 days/year is expected.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Cosmetic or Food Science.
• 5–10 years of relevant Non Food experience.
• Personal Care and/or Candle application knowledge preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, emulsifiers and functional ingredient systems.
• Excellent communication and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical application support to customers across EMEA via remote and on-site engagements.
• Design, execute, evaluate and document application trials, development projects and demonstrations.
• Serve as a technical expert in hydrocolloids, emulsifiers and functional ingredient systems.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and supporting documentation for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Build long-term relationships with customers and contribute to best-practice development.

Skills

MSc degree

Hydrocolloids

Emulsifiers

Formulation science

Pilot-scale trials

Customer training

Education

MSc in Chemistry/related

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about transforming ingredient technologies into innovative customer solutions within Personal Care and Candle applications? Join IFF's Non Food Applications team and help shape the next generation of products across the EMEA region! IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. In this role, you will provide technical application support to customers across the EMEA region through both remote collaboration and on-site engagements, helping them optimize product performance and identify innovative solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams including Application, R&D, Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, and Production, you will contribute to the development and delivery of customer-focused solutions that align with business objectives and market needs. The role is based in Brabrand, Denmark. Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration!

Where You'll Make a Difference

Provide technical application support to customers across EMEA through both remote and on-site engagements. Collaborate closely with colleagues across Application, R&D, Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, and Production teams to deliver innovative customer solutions. Design, execute, evaluate, and document application trials, development projects, and customer demonstrations. Serve as a technical expert in hydrocolloids, emulsifiers, and functional ingredient systems used in Non Food applications. Develop new application concepts aligned with market trends, strategic priorities, and product innovations. Prepare technical reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for customers and internal stakeholders. Deliver technical training and knowledge-sharing sessions to customers and colleagues. Support research, development, innovation, and patent-related activities. Build strong long‑term relationships with customers while contributing to best‑practice development across IFF's global network.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• M.Sc. degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Cosmetic Science, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant industry experience within Non Food applications.
• Experience within Personal Care and/or Candle application development is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, emulsifiers, and functional ingredient systems.
• Solid understanding of formulation science, product functionality, and application development principles.
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing processes, pilot‑scale trials, analytical techniques, and product development.
• Ability to translate technical expertise into practical customer‑focused solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional proficiency in English and willingness to travel internationally approximately 30–50 days per year.

To succeed in this role

you are:

• Curious, creative, and solution oriented, with a positive mindset.
• Self driven and proactive, taking ownership of tasks and driving them to completion.
• Structured and disciplined, ensuring trials are fully documented and knowledge is shared.
• Comfortable interacting with, training, and presenting to customers and colleagues.
• Adaptable and effective in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Collaborative and able to work with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

How Would You Stand Out?

Deep expertise in Personal Care formulations and ingredient functionality. Experience working directly with customers in technical service, applications, or product development roles. A curious, proactive, and innovative mindset combined with strong commercial awareness.

Why Choose Us?

Work with cutting‑edge ingredient technologies and innovative application solutions. Join a highly collaborative and international working environment. Partner with global customers and leading industry players across EMEA. Influence innovation, product development, and future application concepts. Access world‑class technical expertise, resources, and professional development opportunities. Be part of a culture that values curiosity, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing.

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

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 At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.