Associate Scientist

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.

This role is based in South Brunswick, NJ (on-site).
Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented team where together we can achieve great results and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Support assigned projects from creation to production under guidance
• Execute creative project tasks and contribute to developing flavor solutions
• Conduct basic tests and experiments, analyzing and correlating results
• Build understanding of functional ingredients, flavor materials, and applications
• Interpret consumer and sensory data to support development decisions
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Sales, Marketing)
• Provide technical support during plant trials, troubleshooting, and customer interactions
• Build knowledge of customer needs, category dynamics, and market trends

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field
• 1–2 years of experience in food, ingredient, or flavor industry
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of ingredient functionality and flavor performance
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proactive mindset with eagerness to learn and grow

How Would You Stand Out

• Exposure to regulatory frameworks (e.g., GRA and ingredient legislation)
• Familiarity with flavor or ingredient portfolio search tools
• Experience interpreting sensory or consumer research data

Why Choose Us

• Opportunity to build your career in a global, innovation-driven company
• Hands-on experience in flavor creation and product development
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Exposure to cross-functional and customer-facing projects
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your expertise
• Impact on products enjoyed by consumers worldwide

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