AI & Data Scientist — Quality & Bioscience Ops

IFF; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking a senior data scientist to shape AI-driven quality operations across global platforms, including LIMS, SAP and SharePoint. You will design data architectures, build scalable pipelines and deploy AI solutions to enhance scientific decision-making, ensuring data integrity and regulatory alignment in a collaborative, innovation-focused environment.

Join a team advancing digital transformation in health & biosciences with a strong emphasis on data governance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering or related field.
• At least five years of experience in data science, analytics, data engineering or digital transformation roles.
• Strong expertise in data architecture, data modeling and modern data science methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL and data integration, transformation and automation tools.
• Experience designing, developing and maintaining enterprise data pipelines for structured and unstructured data sources.
• Hands-on experience with AI, ML, generative AI and intelligent agent development.
• Strong statistical analysis, data visualization and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with LIMS, SAP, SharePoint and Microsoft 365 platforms.

Responsibilities

• Structure, harmonize and manage data across Global Technical Quality systems including LIMS, SAP, SharePoint and other digital platforms.
• Develop and implement data science, machine learning and AI solutions that enhance quality processes and scientific decision-making.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines supporting structured and unstructured datasets from labs, manufacturing and technical domains.
• Design and deploy AI-enabled tools, intelligent agents and automated workflows to improve productivity and operations.
• Perform statistical analyses to identify trends, deviations and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs and Global Quality Assurance to advance data-driven quality practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of digital infrastructure and data architecture workflows.
• Ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance and alignment with quality standards.
• Communicate technical findings and business insights clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data modeling

Data architectures

AI/ML

Data pipelines

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related field

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

LIMS

SAP

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

IFF in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking a senior data scientist to shape AI-driven quality operations across global platforms, including LIMS, SAP and SharePoint. You will design data architectures, build scalable pipelines and deploy AI solutions to enhance scientific decision-making, ensuring data integrity and regulatory alignment in a collaborative, innovation-focused environment.

Join a team advancing digital transformation in health & biosciences with a strong emphasis on data governance,