Senior Scientist, Bioanalytics

IFF; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

IFF is seeking a seasoned bioanalytical expert for their team in Wilmington, Delaware. You will provide technical leadership in statistical quality control and develop analytical methods.

This on-site role involves collaborating closely with various departments, interpreting data, and mentoring, ensuring high standards of quality across our health and biosciences initiatives.

With over 10 years of experience in analytical methods, you will have a significant impact on global product quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a Master's or Ph.D.
• Strong foundation in analytical methods such as HPLC and spectroscopy.
• Experience with analytical method development and validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical initiatives and interpret complex datasets.
• Support development and validation of analytical methods.
• Maintain and improve statistical quality control programs.

Skills

Analytical methods expertise

Data analysis

Statistical quality control

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years experience or Master's with 10+ years or Ph.D. with 5-8 years

Tools

LIMS

SAP

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 channels 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) and is 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; 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 You Would 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, on‑site 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, or veteran status, and we strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit our diversity & inclusion page.