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

The role is based in South Brunswick and/or Union Beach, United States, On-Site. Be part of a passionate, innovative, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Support development and implementation of neuroscience tools to address business needs.
• Collaborate with chemists and data scientists to organize data collection and build tools for flavor creation.
• Monitor progress in neuroscience and chemoperception fields, run competitive analysis, and identify gaps and opportunities.
• Influence generation of business-relevant projects internally and with customers.
• Screen project pipeline, manage priorities, and engage stakeholders to align on approach.
• Execute or drive neuroscience and chemoperception research to generate quality data.
• Analyze data using best practices and collaborate with technical partners to extract actionable insights.
• Harvest and disseminate knowledge from internal and external sources.
• Communicate and present insights effectively to stakeholders, customers, and leadership.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in neuroscience or chemoperception.
• Master’s or PhD in Neuroscience, Experimental Psychology, Biology, Flavor Chemistry or related area.
• Strong knowledge of physiological and brain scanning methods (protocol design, data acquisition, analysis).
• Deep understanding of olfactory and gustatory functions and stimuli.
• Familiarity with sensory discrimination and consumer research methods.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect science to product design.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural, diverse environment.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Knowledge in quantitative sensory and consumer methodologies.
• Experience with statistical analysis programs.
• Additional language skills.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge neuroscience and chemoperception projects.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Professional development and learning programs.
• Global exposure and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Be part of shaping the future of product experience.

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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