Job Description:

Requisition ID :167621

Job Description

The Opportunity

An Associate Scientist position is available at one of the world's best fragrance and flavor companies. This New York City based position is one that offers a collaborative work environment, experience in a fast-paced industry, and a chance to work with a dynamic scientific team. This position focuses on fragrance technical development work that will be used in global and regional projects. The outcome of this work will be new products and product/ingredient insights that provide IFF with opportunities for profitable growth.

If you love to...

*Conduct laboratory work for G2M including proactive projects under the direction of more senior technical leaders

*Contribute to technical project teams, providing data and lab support to the functional representative in the area of G2M

*Maintain up to date laboratory reports consistent with established protocols

*Follow safe laboratory practices and keep areas clean

*Develop technical information to support project decision-making and for use in customer presentations to highlight IFF product advantages

Responsibilities:

*50-75% Perform viscosity, pH, turbidity and stability studies or any other testing required as outlined in customer handbook

*10-15% Help Perfumers develop/screen fragrances appropriate for color and odor stability in alcoholic solutions and line extensions.

*10-15% Coordinate and attend weekly meetings with internal and external customers to review stabilities and update projects status.

*5-10% Lab organization, maintenance and clean up.

Job Requirements

Essential:

*B.S. in Science & Technology, Chemistry or related discipline

*At least 2 years of experience in the fragrance industry

*Excellent Project Management and Time Management abilities.

*Results oriented, with strong listening and effective oral and written communications skills

*Product or technology development experience in the consumer-packaged goods or fragrance industry

*Ability to color match and capability to perform olfactory evaluation as needed

*Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced highly matrixed environment

*Self-motivated and team player; must work well multi-tasking in dynamic environment

*MS Office Skills

Preferred:

*Master's degree in Science & Technology, Chemistry or related discipline

*Essential Requirements as well as the following.

*Knowledge of fragrance materials and olfactive descriptors

*Experience in fragranced product formulation

*Proven track record of success managing multiple projects on and solving complex technical problems

*Excellent communication skills

*Prior experience with a major cosmetic company, consumer packaged goods manufacture or flavor/fragrance house.

Key Competencies:

*Self-Knowledge

*Drive for Results

*Listening and Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills

*Project Management

*Time Management

We are IFF. We are the catalyst for discoveries that spark the senses and transform the everyday. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is a leading innovator of sensorial experiences that move the world. At the heart of our company, we are fueled by a sense of discovery, constantly asking "what if?" That passion for exploration drives us to co-create unique scents and tastes in fine fragrances and beauty, detergents and household goods, as well as beloved foods and beverages.

Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how we're using Uncommon Sense to challenge expected, champion creators, and do more good for people and planet.

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan


Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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