Scientist (Home Care)

IFF • Holmdel Township, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about applying science to create fragrances that perform and delight consumers in everyday products? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver innovative solutions that transform everyday products and experiences. 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 Holmdel, NJ, USA (on‑site role). Be part of a collaborative and innovative team where together we can bring fragrance performance to life. Your potential is our inspiration. 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 3–5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 1–2 years of experience, or PhD with 0–1 years of industry experience
• Hands‑on laboratory or application science experience
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Interest in fragrance performance, testing methodologies, and data interpretation
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with technical and customer‑facing teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Home Care or Air Care formulations
• Exposure to customer‑facing technical support or project work
• Familiarity with fragrance performance evaluation or modeling approaches

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex application and laboratory work under the guidance of senior technical leaders
• Support fragrance development for Home Care and Air Care applications such as laundry, surface cleaners, candles, and air fresheners
• Lead small‑scope technical projects and deliver results aligned with project timelines and quality standards
• Design and conduct performance testing to support innovation, reformulation, and go‑to‑market activities
• Collaborate with Perfumery, R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Innovation teams to introduce new fragrance technologies
• Apply scientific insight to fragrance performance, including delivery, intensity, longevity, and usage conditions
• Participate in customer interactions to understand technical needs and support solution development

Benefits

• Work with leading experts in fragrance, science, and innovation
• Be part of a global company driven by creativity and sustainability
• Opportunities to grow technical depth and cross‑functional collaboration
• An inclusive culture where diversity fuels innovation
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees