Job Description

At IFF, the heart of our company is fueled by a sense of discovery, constantly asking “what if?” That passion for exploration drives us to co-create unique scents and tastes in fine fragrances and beauty, detergents and household goods, as well as beloved foods and beverages.

IFF is very excited to welcome a new “Organic Synthesis Chemist Ph.D.” to our team, and we hope it’s you!

Your Responsibilities

• Development, optimization and implementation of novel synthetic routes and study key organic chemistry reactions aiming to improve the quality, yield, process safety and/or reduce production cost of fragrance ingredients.
• Plan, describe and perform experimental procedures. Analyze and summarize data and results in technical and informational documents that describe research program highlights, accomplishments, activities, and potential areas of improvement.
• Research of alternative Renewable and Sustainable raw materials for the current Portfolio of Ingredients.
• Perform thoroughly bibliography searches, ellaborate innovative research and working plans on assigned projects while balancing time, resources and risks.
• To accomplish the above, the successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills in addition to rigorous scientific thinking, being aware of new advances and trends in synthetic organic chemistry.
  

Job Requirements

• Your PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• You are Fluent in English. Spanish advisable.
• Your proved industrial or academic experience (> 3 years) within R&D or manufacturing industries (Pharma, Cosmetics, Fragrances, and Fine Chemicals) in small molecule synthesis and characterization.
  

Technical Skills

• Extensive knowledge of organic chemistry (reactivity, synthesis design, retrosynthetic analysis, chirality, catalysis, analytical, and purification).
• The preferred candidate will have knowledge of Renewability concepts (LCA, CMB, CFP), and Experience in Application of Green Chemistry Strategies and Principles.
• Experience in the use of analytical instrumentation and data interpretation (HPLC, GC, MS, NMR and IR) is strongly desired.
  

Other requirements: ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and international team; critical thinking and keen attention to detail; ability to plan, prioritize responsibilities and multi-task; excellent housekeeping and safety practices; good communication, documentation and organization skills.

To apply, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter.

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 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