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About the Role

Perform fragrance extraction from consumer products, conduct GC/MS analysis, and reconstruct fragrance compositions. Support AI-driven fragrance design and contribute to intellectual property development.

Responsibilities

• Perform fragrance extraction from consumer products using a variety of analytical techniques.
• Conduct Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis for fragrance profiling and ingredient characterization.
• Reconstruct fragrance compositions through analytical interpretation using essential oils, aroma chemicals, synthetic materials, and specialty 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 artificial intelligence-driven fragrance design initiatives.
• Contribute to intellectual property development and innovation programs.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Build partnerships with Perfumers, Marketing, Consumer Insights, and technical teams.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry or related scientific discipline; Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of analytical chemistry experience in fragrance, consumer goods, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
• Proven ability to design scientific experiments and solve complex analytical challenges.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting GC/MS instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of fragrance composition, essential oils, aroma chemicals, and specialty bases.
• Experience with Gas Chromatography-Olfactometry (GC-O) and Gerstel systems.
• Advanced data analysis and data management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

• Analytical Chemistry
• Fragrance Analysis
• Fragrance Performance
• Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
• Gas Chromatography-Olfactometry (GC-O)
• Gerstel systems
• Data Analysis
• Data Management

Location

• Holmdel, NJ
• New York, NY

Work Type

• On-site

Experience Level

• Minimum 7 years of analytical chemistry experience

Education Level

• Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry or related scientific discipline
• Ph.D. preferred

Salary/Compensations

• 80,276.00 - 114,680.00 USD

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity)
• Annual bonus plan
• Career Development
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement program

About the Company

• IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences.
• We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
• Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.
• 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.
• Innovation: Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and trailblazing advancements in fragrances and perfumery research industry.
• Global Collaboration: Be part of a global organization that values innovation, creativity, and collaborating amongst our diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Sustainability: Contribute to solutions that support a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world.
• IFF was recognized on the Forbes Net Zero Leaders 2026 list within the chemicals/materials sector.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more.
• Diversity & Inclusion (US): IFF has been recognized previously in the US on the Disability Equality Index® – Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.