Associate Scientist, R&D - ET

Do you have a background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and do you want t be part of a team dedicated to biodegradation testing?

For our R&D department at our production plant Tilburg we are looking for a

Associate Scientist  

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

Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enchasing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

As one of the leaders in circular design, we are vested in creating regenerative, socially fair
products that are more renewable, biodegradable and made with alternative energy and minimal water.

This role has two key responsibilities:

• Daily execution of biodegradation tests
• Interpretation and reporting of results

In this position, you will be part of the analytical R&D activity surrounding the area of Biodegradation Testing for Taste, Scent, and Natural Products within IFF.

The role is mostly a benchwork role and requires a hands-on mentality. Resolving minor instrumental errors is part of the role. Formal communication with internal customers is mostly within the English language.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Sample registration and preparation including cryo-milling.
• Executing biodegradation tests including preparation of inoculum and mineral medium.
• Physical and chemical analysis including COD, elemental analysis, TOC and microscopy.
• Interpretation and reporting of results to cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to method improvement and enhanced workflows.
• Work independently under guidance of experienced colleagues.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• B.Sc. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related with at least 2+ years of industrial experience.
• Understanding of instrumental analytical techniques such as GC, elemental analysis and TOC.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience with executing standard biodegradation testing methods
• Experience with writing formal documents such as SOP’s.
• Experience with executing GCMS
• Experience with OECD-GLP
• Experience in the flavour, fragrance, food, consumer products, or pharmaceutical industry.

Why Choose Us?

•  At IFF, we are dedicated to maximizing our most valuable assets - our people. We do so by embracing diversity and offering to become a part of a highly motivated team and strongly support opportunities for continuous development, whilst maintaining a solid work/life balance.
• A fulltime contract with an excellent compensation package
• This, together with a respectful workplace that rewards achievement, makes IFF one of the best career choices today

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