Senior Scientist, Bioanalytics

International Flavors and Fragrances; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances in Wilmington, Delaware is looking for an expert in bioanalytical quality to provide leadership and drive improvements in product quality. The role requires a strong technical foundation in analytical methods and extensive experience in data analysis.

You'll be working closely with cross-functional teams, interpreting complex datasets, and mentoring colleagues to ensure quality best practices. Join us in an impactful on-site role that values collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in analytical methods like HPLC and spectroscopy.
• Experience with analytical method development and validation.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical leadership within the Global Bioanalytical Quality Technical function.
• Interpret complex datasets to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support development and lifecycle management of analytical methods.

Skills

Statistical quality control (SQC)

Analytical method performance

Data analysis

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Complex data interpretation

Proficiency with LIMS and SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of relevant experience

Master's degree with 10+ years

Ph.D. with 5-8 years

Tools

HPLC

Spectroscopy

Electrophoresis

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to apply your bioanalytical expertise and data-driven mindset to help shape global product quality? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets. The role is based in Wilmington, Delaware (on-site role) and a part of the Global Bioanalytical Quality Technical team. This team partners with Research & Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Global Quality Assurance across the Health & Biosciences businesses to advance and implement quality best practices. Be part of a collaborative, customer-focused, and detail-oriented team where together we can achieve meaningful impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Provide advanced technical leadership within the Global Bioanalytical Quality Technical function through strong expertise in statistical quality control (SQC), analytical method performance, and data analysis.
• Interpret complex datasets from laboratory results, manufacturing performance, environmental monitoring, and other data sources to identify trends, variability, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development, validation, transfer, and lifecycle management of analytical methods, standards, and control systems.
• Own and continuously improve SQC programs, including control charting, trend monitoring, and establishment of alert and action limits to support first-pass first-quality (FPFQ).
• Generate, maintain, and govern enzyme standards and control programs used for global quantification and product release.
• Partner with site laboratories and cross-functional stakeholders to investigate deviations, troubleshoot analytical or process issues, and recommend scientifically sound corrective actions.
• Contribute to global product stewardship through method development, knowledge sharing, and transfer of analytical methods that support the safe use and handling of enzymes.
• Identify and support opportunities to improve analytical technologies, digital tools, and data visualization approaches that strengthen decision-making and data integrity.
• Mentor and guide colleagues in analytical techniques, data interpretation, laboratory best practices, and quality-minded ways of working.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years, or Ph.D. with 5-8 years.
• Strong technical foundation in analytical methods such as enzymology, HPLC, spectroscopy, and electrophoresis.
• Experience with analytical method development, validation, and lifecycle management.
• Ability to interpret complex data and recommend scientifically sound actions.
• Experience supporting standards and control programs.
• Strong collaboration skills across R&D, QA/QC, Manufacturing, and Regulatory.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Proficiency with LIMS, SAP, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office tools.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience with data visualization or advanced analytics tools.
• Strong project leadership without formal authority.
• Experience in enzyme-focused analytical environments.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to impact global product quality.
• Cross-functional collaboration with global teams.
• Focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Strong learning and development opportunities.
• Hands-on, onsite role with meaningful impact.

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 ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, veteran status, religious, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability, and strive for an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.