Fragrance Analytics Scientist – GC/MS & AI-Driven Innovation

International Flavors and Fragrances; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,276 - 114,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

16 weeks paid parental leave

Annual bonus program

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. The role focuses on fragrance analysis and performance, leveraging GC/MS and other analytical techniques across Holmdel, NJ and New York, NY on-site. You will support fragrance development projects, data-driven insights, and IP initiatives.

Minimum 7 years in analytical chemistry within fragrance or related industries, with Master’s degree; Ph.D. preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field.
• Ph.D. is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of analytical chemistry experience in fragrance, consumer goods, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
• Proven ability to design scientific experiments and solve complex analytical challenges.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting GC/MS instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of fragrance composition, essential oils, aroma chemicals, and specialty bases.
• Experience with Gas Chromatography-Olfactometry (GC-O) and Gerstel systems.
• Advanced data analysis and data management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform fragrance extraction from consumer products using a variety of analytical techniques.
• Conduct GC/MS analysis for fragrance profiling and ingredient characterization.
• Reconstruct fragrance compositions through analytical interpretation using essential oils, aroma chemicals, synthetic materials, and specialty bases.
• Plan, execute, and interpret complex analytical studies supporting fragrance development projects.
• Generate structured analytical datasets that support insights and market understanding.
• Provide analytical support for AI-driven fragrance design initiatives.
• Contribute to intellectual property development and innovation programs.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Build partnerships with Perfumers, Marketing, Consumer Insights, and technical teams.

Skills

GC/MS instrumentation

Analytical chemistry

Data analysis

Experiment design

Independent work

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

GC-O

Gerstel systems

Job description

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. The role focuses on fragrance analysis and performance, leveraging GC/MS and other analytical techniques across Holmdel, NJ and New York, NY on-site. You will support fragrance development projects, data-driven insights, and IP initiatives.

Minimum 7 years in analytical chemistry within fragrance or related industries, with Master’s degree; Ph.D. preferred.