Associate Scientist (Quality)

International Flavors and Fragrances; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is seeking an Associate Quality Scientist to support the Global Technical Quality Bioanalytical Team in Wilmington, Delaware, on-site. You will assist with the Standards and Controls Program, perform routine enzyme assays, coordinate materials, and help maintain compliant laboratory operations.

The role emphasizes documentation, safety, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure reliable testing and data integrity in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, food science, microbiology or a related scientific discipline.
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety, quality systems and Good Documentation Practices.
• Ability to follow approved laboratory methods, procedures and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and recordkeeping skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in an on-site lab.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, qualify, maintain, inventory and distribute enzyme standards and controls.
• Perform routine enzyme assays and bioanalytical testing using approved methods.
• Document test results and communicate findings clearly.
• Coordinate shipments of materials to sites.
• Ensure safe packaging, labeling and tracking of analytical materials.

Skills

Lab safety

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biology/related

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to apply your laboratory skills to analytical quality programs that support teams around the world?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Health & Biosciences

Health & Biosciences channels our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

The Associate Quality Scientist provides technical and operational support to the Global Technical Quality Bioanalytical Team. In this role, you will support the Standards and Controls Program, perform routine enzyme assays, coordinate analytical materials and help maintain safe, compliant and efficient laboratory operations.

The role is based in Wilmington, Delaware and requires on-site work. Be part of a collaborative, detail-oriented and quality-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Prepare, qualify, maintain, inventory and distribute enzyme standards and controls used in product testing and quality programs
• Perform routine enzyme assays and related bioanalytical testing using approved methods, procedures and established quality practices
• Prepare reagents, calibration standards, controls and samples, then accurately document, review and communicate test results
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments of standards, controls, samples, reagents, chemicals and laboratory supplies to manufacturing and testing sites
• Ensure analytical materials are properly packaged, labeled, documented, tracked and shipped in accordance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements
• Support investigations and troubleshooting related to assay performance, analytical variability and standards or controls issues under the guidance of senior scientists
• Maintain accurate records for standards, controls, test samples, shipments, inventory and laboratory activities
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate the replenishment of critical reagents, reference materials, consumables and laboratory supplies
• Support data trending, Statistical Quality Control activities, method improvements, laboratory inspections, safety reviews, audits and other continuous improvement initiatives

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, food science, microbiology or a related scientific discipline
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety, quality systems and Good Documentation Practices
• Ability to follow approved laboratory methods, procedures and work instructions accurately and consistently
• Strong attention to detail, organization and recordkeeping skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across scientific, quality and manufacturing teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in an on-site laboratory environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn laboratory data and inventory systems

How Would You Stand Out?

• Previous laboratory experience in analytical testing, quality control, biotechnology or a bioanalytical environment
• Experience performing enzyme assays or preparing analytical standards, controls, reagents and samples
• Experience managing laboratory inventory or coordinating domestic and international shipments of analytical materials

Why Choose Us?

• Contribute to quality programs that support global manufacturing and testing operations
• Build practical experience in enzyme assays, bioanalytical testing and standards and controls management
• Collaborate with scientists, quality professionals and manufacturing teams across the organization
• Participate in method improvement, data trending and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work in a collaborative, safety-focused and inspection-ready laboratory environment
• Access learning and development opportunities while expanding your technical and operational capabilities

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