Senior Scientist, Fragrances (Body Care)

About the role

Join a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences to help shape the future of fragrance innovation through analytical chemistry, data, and discovery. This position focuses on Fragrance Analysis and Fragrance Performance analytical support, including leveraging new fragrance technologies and technical understanding. The role is based in Holmdel, NJ (on-site 3x a week, 1 remote) with occasional days in NYC.

Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused team where you can contribute to new fragrance creations, concepts, and solutions for our Body Care Business.

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

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in analytical chemistry within the fragrance industry.
• Experience supporting fragrance performance or sensory science programs.
• Knowledge of competitor technologies, patent landscapes, and emerging fragrance innovations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Vacation and holidays.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity).
• Annual bonus plan.
• Career development opportunities.
• Commuter benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

IFF has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Perks & Benefits and on the Disability Equality Index® as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $90,000–$120,000 base salary, depending on candidate experience and relevancy to the position.

About IFF

• Innovation: Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and trailblazing advancements in fragrances and perfumery research.
• Global Collaboration: Be part of a global organization that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration among 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.
• Diversity & Inclusion: IFF values the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, veteran status, religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, and disability. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work.