Scientist II

Role Overview

It's an exciting time to be part of the IFF family! We are a global leader in
value-added ingredients, providing our customers with a broad range of
innovative solutions for the food & beverage, home & personal care, and health
& wellness end markets. We are world-class innovators with expertise in the
areas of taste, texture, scent, nutrition, enzymes, cultures, plant-based
proteins and probiotics and are guided by our purpose: applying science and
creativity for a better world.We are serving ‎3,000 customers in ‎162 countries,
with ‎69 creative & application centers, ‎37 manufacturing facilities and ‎6 R&D
centers worldwide. The Hilversum location is a creative & application center
with over ‎400 international employees, and it supports categories like
Consumer Fragrance, Fragrance Ingredients, Cosmetic Actives, Beverage, Dairy,
Sweet and Savory
The Scientist II is a new role based in IFF's Regional Creative Centre in
Dubai and is part of the analytical capability in the Scent Division, serving
the middle east and Africa regions. This role is the lead role in Dubai's new
analytical capability which is expected to grow further in the coming years.

Job Requirements

‎1. Leads the local analytical capability in Dubai
‎2. Works with the global analytical capability to maximize the quality and
efficiency of the Dubai analytical capability
‎3. Globally supports Junior team members on Middle East and Africa related
requests
‎4. Is able to troubleshoot and Maintain Dubai GC-MS/FID and extraction
Equipment, and introduces new equipment when needed
‎5. Works with equipment and consumables suppliers to ensure continuity of own
lab.
‎6. Works with the local Creation and Applications for an effective CPA
process
‎7. Reconstructs Market Product fragrances for Middle East Fine Fragrances and
Consumer Products
‎8. Translates creative team's needs into analytical objectives, and
translates analytical insights into project insights.
‎9. Knowledgeable in lab and digital safety, relevant application, raw
materials and chemical processes
‎10. Good communication and presentation skills

**Job Relevant Competencies

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• Customer Focus


• Drive for Results


• Build Effective Collaboration


• Problem Solving


• Perseverance


• Precision/Accuracy


• Priority Setting


• Knowledge Building

Essential Skills

• Analytical Chemistry background.


• Expertise in GC-MS, FID


• Expertise in Extraction


• Knowledgeable in fragrance reconstruction


• Fluency in English (Verbal and Written); other languages a plus.

Preferred but not required Skills:

• Technical consumer product and/or fragrance knowledge


• Olfactive skills

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…