R&D Scientist, Polymer Chemistry

IFF • Beach, ND

4d • $78,992 - $98,740 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about advancing cutting-edge delivery technologies that enhance consumer experiences in everyday products? 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. The role is based in Union Beach, NJ. Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and solution-oriented team where together we can achieve meaningful impact and support continued business growth. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You’ll Make a Difference Conduct original experimental research to develop novel and proprietary flavor and fragrance delivery systems Design and execute bench-scale experiments supporting encapsulation, microencapsulation, and related delivery technologies Develop technical approaches, experimental plans, and project strategies under general guidance from senior technical leaders Prepare samples and prototypes for internal and external performance evaluations Perform analytical, material characterization, and stability testing to assess system performance Analyze experimental data, maintain accurate documentation, and propose clear next steps Identify new materials and ingredients that deliver technical or competitive advantages Act as a functional representative on cross-disciplinary project teams and manage assigned technical workstreams What Makes You the Right Fit Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field, or Bachelor’s degree with 8–10 years or Master’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant industry experience Demonstrated experience in delivery systems and/or consumer product formulation and development Strong foundation in chemistry, materials science, and polymer science as applied to delivery technologies Ability to work independently within a broadly defined technical area Experience coordinating or supporting small technical projects Strong written and verbal communication skills, including scientific reporting Ability to collaborate effectively with globally distributed and technically diverse teams How Would You Stand Out? Hands-on experience with microencapsulation and controlled release technologies Knowledge of interfacial, colloidal, or materials science Research experience in physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, polymer science, or colloid chemistry Why Choose Us? Opportunity to work on innovative technologies used in products enjoyed worldwide Exposure to cross-functional, global R&D project teams Support for continuous learning and professional development Inclusive, purpose-driven culture that values diverse perspectives Flexible working arrangements depending on role and location Competitive total rewards framework 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. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more Salary Ranges: $78992- $98740 At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.

Requirements

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field, or Bachelor’s degree with 8–10 years or Master’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated experience in delivery systems and/or consumer product formulation and development
• Strong foundation in chemistry, materials science, and polymer science as applied to delivery technologies
• Ability to work independently within a broadly defined technical area
• Experience coordinating or supporting small technical projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including scientific reporting
• Ability to collaborate effectively with globally distributed and technically diverse teams

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with microencapsulation and controlled release technologies
• Knowledge of interfacial, colloidal, or materials science
• Research experience in physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, polymer science, or colloid chemistry

Responsibilities

• Conduct original experimental research to develop novel and proprietary flavor and fragrance delivery systems
• Design and execute bench-scale experiments supporting encapsulation, microencapsulation, and related delivery technologies
• Develop technical approaches, experimental plans, and project strategies under general guidance from senior technical leaders
• Prepare samples and prototypes for internal and external performance evaluations
• Perform analytical, material characterization, and stability testing to assess system performance
• Analyze experimental data, maintain accurate documentation, and propose clear next steps
• Identify new materials and ingredients that deliver technical or competitive advantages
• Act as a functional representative on cross-disciplinary project teams and manage assigned technical workstreams

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on innovative technologies used in products enjoyed worldwide
• Exposure to cross-functional, global R&D project teams
• Support for continuous learning and professional development
• Inclusive, purpose-driven culture that values diverse perspectives
• Flexible working arrangements depending on role and location
• Competitive total rewards framework

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees