Scientist, Scent Innovation

IFF; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF in Holmdel, NJ is seeking a scientist to advance fragrance solutions for malodor control on-site. The role emphasizes experimental design, lab research, and cross-functional collaboration within a global R&D framework.

You will work with perfumery, Sales, Marketing, and Consumer Insights to deliver value-driven projects with challenging timelines and concrete outcomes. This is an on-site role in Holmdel, NJ, offering opportunities to grow in a leading global fragrance company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 4–6 years of relevant experience required
• Master’s degree with 1–3 years of experience preferred
• Technical expertise in labs designing and executing experiments involving chemical reactions, formulations, analytical instrumentation and process equipment
• Knowledgeable in lab safety, relevant applications, raw materials, & chemical processes
• Strong track record in fragrance design, method development, olfactive evaluation and headspace analysis
• Experience in both research and commercial project management
• Familiarity in scent regulatory

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects to develop fragrance solutions for malodor control
• Plan and execute laboratory research to build fundamental understanding
• Design and interpret technical validation protocols for performance testing
• Decipher consumer pain points into executable technical problems
• Build foundational programs and capabilities with the global R&D team and external partnerships
• Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration with Perfumery, Sales, Marketing, and Consumer Insights

Skills

Fragrance design

Olfactive evaluation

Headspace analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Master's degree

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Process equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about applying science to create fragrance solutions that consumers use in their everyday products?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver innovative solutions that transform everyday products and experiences.

Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

The scientist role is based in Holmdel, NJ, USA (on‑site role). Be part of the consumer-centric End-to-End innovation platform focused on developing fragrance solutions for malodor control.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Lead technical projects to develop fragrance solutions for malodor control
• Plan and execute laboratory research to build fundamental understanding
• Design and interpret technical validation protocols for performance testing
• Decipher consumer pain points into executable technical problems
• Build foundational programs and capabilities together with the global R&D team and external partnerships
• Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration with Perfumery, Sales, Marketing, and Consumer Insights to introduce new solutions for value to market projects with complex timelines

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 4–6 years of relevant experience required
• Master’s degree with 1–3 years of experience preferred
• Technical expertise in the labs designing and executing experiments involving chemical reactions, formulations, analytical instrumentations and process equipment
• Knowledgeable in lab safety, relevant application, raw materials, & chemical processes
• Strong track record in fragrance design, method development, olfactive evaluation and headspace analysis
• Experience in both research and commercial project management
• Familiarity in scent legal and regulatory
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with global technical and customer‑facing teams

How Would You Stand Out?

• Expert and experiences in designing experiments for research area for either olfactory receptor science, volatile ingredient recognition and sensors and/or congnitive modulation
• Experience with fragrance design/formulation, olfactive analysis and evaluation method development
• Experience in data mining and statistical analysis
• Familiarity with fragrance consumer testing, sensory and analytical characterization and/or computational modeling

Why Choose Us?

• Work with leading experts in fragrance, science, and innovation
• Be part of a global company driven by creativity and sustainability
• Opportunities to grow technical depth and cross‑functional collaboration
• An inclusive culture where diversity fuels innovation

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

Salary Ranges:

69,118.00ㅤ-ㅤ98,740.00ㅤUSD