We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates with clearly demonstrated expertise in natural products and/or food science research. The primary responsibility of this position is to develop natural and sustainable solutions that enhance flavor, health and wellbeing. As part of IFF’s Nourish R&D, we seek a scientist to innovate, create and expand our natural modulation and taste ingredients portfolio. This position will be located in Union Beach, New Jersey at IFF’s Research & Development facility.
https://careers.iff.com/job/Union-Beach-Research-Fellow-New-07735/795849900/
• Design and conduct innovative research to develop proprietary, global, natural, sustainable modulation and taste ingredients as part of IFF’s flavor portfolio.
• Explore, research, and source raw material for investigation of product potential.
• Analyze natural product profiles and functions using advance analytical tools including HPLC-MS, GCMS, NMR and metabolomics.
• Develop and optimize extraction and/or biotransformation processes.
• Coordinate and conduct analytical research as related to natural products isolation, identification, and quantification.
• Lead independent and collaborative sensory evaluation of pipeline products.
• Collaborate with flavor researchers and local units pertaining to natural product research, sensory evaluation, analytical and regulatory validation, sustainability, process optimization, product scale-up and commercialization.
• Write organized reports to summarize research findings and product development process.
• Review competitor product and patent literature and write patents for novel products.
• Identify, investigate, and implement new and emerging technologies in relevant fields.
• Prepare technical reports, data summaries, presentations, protocols, and other technical and regulatory documents.
• Participate in developing the intellectual property strategy and file patent applications in collaboration with peers and the legal team.
• Advanced degree in crop science, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, plant sciences, food chemistry, or other natural products related fields. Ph.D. with >3 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of metabolomics, plant secondary metabolism, enzymatic biotransformation, and/or food science.
• Strong skills in natural products research including metabolomics, extraction, distillation, chromatographic isolation and separation, and chemical instrumental analysis (HPLC, LCMS).
• Highly capable in statistical analysis.
• Proven record in initiation, development, execution, and completion of research projects.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously with minimal input from supervisor.
• Strong ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Motivated to develop flavor ingredients.
• Flexibility and drive to learn new skills as needed.
• Computer literacy (proficiency in Microsoft Office & Teams).
