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IFF Scientist - Home Care & Innovation in Holmdel Township, New Jersey
Scientist - Home Care & Innovation
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Date:May 1, 2024
Location: Holmdel Township, NJ, US, 07733
Company: IFF Family of Companies
Requisition ID : 500524
Job Description
IFF is seeking a highly motivated Scent Technology and Innovation Scientist to join our team. The position will provide new fragrance creations, concepts, and solutions to our Fabric and Home Care technology.
Key Responsibilities
Product and Innovation Management
Design & conduct complex technical work in the areas of fabric and home care applications (detergents, fabric conditioners, cleaners, air care products and devices.
Collaborate with R&D and other departments to understand performance technology and introduce new products to the global creative teams.
Provide key technical support to project teams and lead small scope projects internally and externally.
Define critical partnerships with external suppliers to support key programs and initiatives.
Drive IP Strategy for focused initiatives to maximize IFF competitive position.
Talent Management
Optimize team performance through excellent leadership, stretching goal setting, coaching and development.
Identify and develop talent to elevate the technical and innovation knowledge as well as leadership competencies of the team.
Communication & Teamwork
Provide Senior management with clear updates on various initiatives.
Liaise with various internal cross functional and cross-divisional colleagues and external collaborators.
Foster a collaborative mindset and build a relationship of trust with other fragrance functions (Perfumers, Marketing, Consumer Insights) to enrich and accelerate the creative process.
Demonstrate good written and communication skills.
<0 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Job Requirements
Required Experience:
PhD or BS/MS & a minimum 6 - 12 years’ experience in the industrial food, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic, consumer goods, &/or fragrance industry
Knowledgeable in lab safety, relevant application, raw materials, & chemical processes
Proven track record of designing experiments and problem solving
Good understanding of physical chemistry and fragrance modeling.
Strong understanding of consumer insights for home care applications is desired
Can work independently on projects without direct manager supervision
Proven record of contribution to IP
Proven record of incorporating technology/innovation into product development
Project Management skills
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.
VisitIFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion (https://https://www.iff.com/responsibilities/diversity-equity-inclusion) to learn more.