Senior Fragrance Analytics Scientist

IFF; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,276 - 114,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Vacation and holidays

16 weeks paid parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

IFF is seeking a senior analytical chemist for an on-site role based in Holmdel, NJ and New York, NY. You will lead fragrance analysis and data interpretation for new fragrance concepts, supporting the Body Care business.

Key activities include GC/MS profiling, fragrance composition reconstruction, and planning complex analytical studies. You will share insights with cross-functional teams and contribute to IP, AI fragrance design, and innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry; Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of analytical chemistry experience in fragrance, consumer goods, biotech, pharma, or related industries.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting GC/MS instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of fragrance composition, essential oils, aroma chemicals, and specialty bases.

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 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 IP development and innovation programs.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Build partnerships with Perfumers, Marketing, Consumer Insights, and technical teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

GC/MS

GC-O

Gerstel systems

Job description

IFF is seeking a senior analytical chemist for an on-site role based in Holmdel, NJ and New York, NY. You will lead fragrance analysis and data interpretation for new fragrance concepts, supporting the Body Care business.

Key activities include GC/MS profiling, fragrance composition reconstruction, and planning complex analytical studies. You will share insights with cross-functional teams and contribute to IP, AI fragrance design, and innovation initiatives.