Job Summary
Participate in the development and use of technologies that provide IFF with new opportunities for profitable growth.
In charge of development and execution of the microscopic and material characterization techniques to assist customers with effective scientific evidences to address their needs. Translate observations into actionable research activities for project progression.
Primary activities include planning and execution of complex research projects obtaining mechanistic understanding of key flavor and fragrance delivery systems and addressing performance issues of IFF products using IR, Raman, Flourescent Spectroscopy, thermal analyzers and other characterization techniques. This role also require to have strong project management skill which includes setting priorities, development of technical approaches, creation of methods and processes to support sample/prototype preparation for analysis, execution of research plan, interpretation of data, development of next steps and providing guidance to junior scientists. A legacy of technical creativity and demonstrated ability to coordinate projects of modest size are expected.
This position will require development of a medium level of understanding of advanced materials characterization techniques. Good knowledge of controlled release systems is preferred.
Job Responsibilities:
Creation
- Carries out independent research, communicating key advancements to other scientists, project leaders, and stakeholders.
- Develops and implements new value-creating technologies, products, and/or applications to address business growth opportunities.
- Identifies and integrates various technologies from outside and inside the organization to pursue high value opportunities for our production asset or new products.
Innovation
- Identifies technology gaps and provides innovative ideas that fill those gaps.
- Act as functional representative on project team/manage projects.
- Identifies alternative approaches to address new and existing challenges.
Customer Intimacy & Technical Partnership
- Consults for customer opportunities, working with business counterparts to support customers.
- Works seamlessly with business and operations for handing over new R&D project launches.
Leadership
- Mentors associates and collaborates in the R&D organization.
- Leads specific technical segments and takes the initiative to assume responsibility for highly challenging technical projects achieving solutions to complex problems.
- Working independently and seeks increased responsibility and demonstrates consistent productivity.
Job Requirements:
Essential:
- Ph.D. in Material Science or related discipline and minimal of 5 years industrial research experience. (MS degree with 10 years or BS degree with 15 years equivalent)
- Demonstrated advanced technical knowledge and proven conceptual ability.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects of small size and scope.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise lower level technical professionals.
Preferred:
- Body of work establishes this individual as subject matter expert within R&D.
- Able to provide expert consultation to IFF colleagues and customers.
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.
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What We Do
Meet IFF:
We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs.
An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave.
With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same.
Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet.
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