Job Summary

As Analytical Scientist, you will carry out analytical experiments in Shanghai, known and unknown fragrance compositions. The role partners with key technical and creative partners (perfumers, evaluators) to deliver insight into fragrance compositions and how they are delivered. In addition, you will help develop foundational data as input for analytical tools and databases.

How you will contribute

Translate requests of technical management into sensible experimentsReconstruct unknown fragrances based on analytical, olfaction and supplementary data.Carry out analyses on known fragrances in and delivered by consumer products.Co-develop analytical methods for known fragrance and write protocols.Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.Organize lab supplies.Support the generation foundational data for analytical and fragrance reconstruction tools and databases.

What you will need to be successful

Bachelor or Master in analytical chemistry.GC/MS analysis, Fragrance/Flavor industry or Fast Moving Consumer Goods environment, or forensic science is preferred.Either good equipment maintenance/troubleshooting skills, or data handling skills. Willingness to learn the other skill.Perfume ingredient knowledge (and of their chemical behavior) is preferred.Good planning skills.Proactive; can anticipate issues and generate practical solutions.Ability to work with cross-functional teams.Ability to work effectively under time constraints.Customer oriented.Drive for results.Analytical thinking; data analysis and interpretation skills.Learning ability.Proficient in English (Verbal and Written).

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.

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