Stability Scientist (f/m/d)

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Neuilly-sur-Seine; Remote; EUR 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, invites applications for a Stability Scientist on a 9-month fixed-term contract covering parental leave.

You will join the Scent Technology & Innovation Body Care team and ensure fragrance stability across diverse applications, coordinating with cross-functional colleagues. We seek a Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s with 2–8 years) in chemistry or related fields, strong olfactory evaluation skills, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Science & Technology, or related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with 2-8 years of experience.
• Ability to perform olfactory evaluations.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong collaborative mindset across Creative, Sales, Operations and Technical teams.
• Organized, proactive, capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage technical work to support fragrance creation projects.
• Coordinate projects with Creative, Sales, Operations and other stakeholders.
• Ensure fragrance stability and optimize performance across applications.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external customers.
• Stay informed about consumer expectations and market trends in fragrance.
• Apply best practices in data management, lab protocols and safety procedures.
• Support deployment of innovation projects by testing new technologies and providing recommendations.
• Contribute to intellectual property understanding and data generation activities.

Skills

Olfactory evaluations

Fluent in English

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Science & Technology, or related field

Bachelor’s degree with 2-8 years of relevant industry experience

Job description

Stability Scientist (f/m/d)This IFF Career Site uses Google Analytics, as described in our Privacy Statement, for purposes that may include site operation, analytics, enhanced user experience. You may choose to consent or decline to our use of Google Analytics below.### Stability Scientist (f/m/d)Apply: On-site: Neuilly-Sur-Seine Cedex, France: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R23480**Job Summary**Investigate relationships or solve technical problems, as a scientific professional specializing in research, possibly for a specific application or within a specific branch of science. Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering and scientific techniques, processes, and criteria.Stability Scientist (9-Month Fixed-Term Contract) – Parental Leave Cover**Neuilly-sur-Seine, France** Are you passionate about science, innovation, and fragrances? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of laboratory research, product performance, and customer needs? At IFF, we create scent experiences that touch millions of lives every day. We are currently seeking a motivated and results-driven **Stability Scientist** to join our **Scent Technology & Innovation Body Care team** on a **9-month fixed-term contract** to cover a parental leave. Based in our **Creative Center in Neuilly-sur-Seine**, you will play a key role in ensuring the performance and stability of fragrance creations while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the organization. Join a dynamic, passionate, supportive, and highly engaged team where innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence drive everything we do. **Where You’ll Make a Difference?*** Plan and manage technical work to support fragrance creation projects.* Coordinate projects with various IFF functions, including Creative, Sales, Operations, and other key stakeholders, as well as customers.* Ensure fragrance stability and optimize performance across a variety of applications.* Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external customers.* Stay informed about consumer expectations, customer needs, and market trends within the fragrance industry.* Apply best practices in data management, laboratory protocols, and safety procedures.* Support the deployment of innovation projects by testing new technologies in finished products and providing recommendations.* Contribute to intellectual property understanding and data generation activities. **What Makes You the Right Fit?*** Master’s degree in Chemistry, Science & Technology, or a related scientific field, or a Bachelor’s degree with 2-8 years of relevant industry experience.* Ability to perform olfactory evaluations.* Fluent in English.* Strong collaborative mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships across functions, including Creative, Sales, Operations, and Technical teams.* Organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. **How Would You Stand Out?*** Experience in project management.* Strong communication and presentation skills.* Interest in fragrances, consumer products, or sensory science.* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment. **Why Choose Us?*** Join a global leader in taste, scent, nutrition, health, and biosciences.* Work alongside talented colleagues who are passionate about innovation and creating sustainable solutions.* Access training opportunities and continuous learning and development programs.* Be part of a collaborative culture where curiosity, creativity, and diversity are valued and encouraged.* Contribute to projects that help shape the future of the fragrance industry. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, belong, and make a meaningful impact.**Join us and help create scents that inspire the future.**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