Senior Scientist II

Job Description: Senior Scientist II Global Bioanalytical Quality Technical

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Scientist II to the Global Bioanalytical Quality Technical within the Process R&D Health and Biosciences (H&B) division based in Wilmington Delaware. The GlobalQualityTechnical group partners with R&D Manufacturing Regulatory and Global QA across the Health & Biosciences Businesses to advance and implementqualitybest practices.

The Bioanalytical Team serves as subject matter experts supporting product commercialization manufacturing and global registrations. The team provides analytical services method transfer qualification and scientific solutions to ensure suitable reliable compliant and repeatable first pass first-quality (FPFQ). Responsibilities include generating maintaining and distributing enzyme standards and controls for global quantification and product release as well as supporting the global manufacturing SQC program to ensure consistent quality practices. The team also contributes to global product stewardship through method development knowledge sharing and the transfer of analytical methods for the safe use and handling of enzymes. Key technical areas include enzymology HPLC combustion analysis (organic and protein) ELISA gel electrophoresis spectroscopy physical properties and the development and application of emerging analytical technologies.

As a Senior Scientist II this role provides advanced technical expertise to the Global Bioanalytical Quality Technical function by applying deep knowledge in Statistical Quality Control (SQC) analytical method performance and datadriven evaluation to strengthen global manufacturing and product quality. The position supports the development execution and continuous improvement of analytical methods standards and controls while maintaining and evaluating enzyme standards and control programs essential for global quantification and product release. It involves performing detailed statistical and data analyses to identify trends deviations and improvement opportunities as well as collaborating with R&D QA/QC Manufacturing and site technical teams to troubleshoot analytical challenges and enhance process robustness. Operating at an advanced level the Senior Scientist contributes to innovation technology integration customer partnership and technical leadership by identifying highvalue opportunities applying scientific and statistical rigor and communicating insights that influence project direction and business outcomes.

About IFF

At IFF (NYSE: IFF) an industry leader in food beverage health biosciences and sensorial experiences science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. With the beauty of art and the precision of science we are an international collective of thinkers who partner with customers to bring scents tastes experiences ingredients and solutions for products the world craves. Together we will do better for people and the planet. Learn more at Twitter Facebook Instagram and LinkedIn.

Responsibilities:

Work independently within functional teams and across disciplines while demonstrating strong communication and technical leadership.

Provide guidance and mentorship in analytical techniques data interpretation and laboratory best practices.

Actively contribute to laboratory operations including continuous improvement of systems workflows and database management.

Apply strong organizational planning and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Maintain high attention to detail and uphold scientific rigor data integrity and quality compliance.

Utilize digital tools and data systems such as LIMS SAP SharePoint and Office 365 (advanced Excel preferred).

Work fully onsite; this role is not eligible for remote or hybrid arrangements.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical conduct safety and fostering an inclusive and collaborative working culture.

Skill Sets

Advanced analytical expertise including Enzymology HPLC spectroscopy Gel electrophoresis combustion analysis and other bioanalytical techniques.

Deep understanding of analytical method development qualification validation and lifecycle management in support of manufacturing and product stewardship.

Ability to interpret complex datasets identify deviations assess method robustness and recommend scientifically sound corrective actions.

Experience supporting standards and controls programs including preparation qualification maintenance and global distribution of analytical standards.

Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to address ambiguous or poorly defined technical challenges using scientific and statistical reasoning.

Effective crossfunctional collaboration working closely with R&D QA/QC Manufacturing Regulatory and site technical teams.

Clear and influential communication skills including the ability to present technical findings integrate diverse inputs and recommend solutions.

Project leadership skills with experience planning executing and coordinating projects of moderate scope without formal supervisory responsibilities.

High proficiency with digital tools and data systems including LIMS SAP SharePoint Office 365 (Excel expertise preferred) Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Access.

Strong organizational and planning abilities with capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Commitment to laboratory excellence including safety ethics inclusivity and continuous improvement of lab operations and systems.

Ability to work fully onsite contributing actively to laboratory workflows team interactions and handson analytical activities.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree (B.S.) in bioanalytical science biochemistry biochemical engineering chemistry chemical engineering or a related field with 12 years of relevant industry experience.

Masters degree (M.S.) in a related scientific discipline with 8 years of relevant experience.

Ph.D. in a related scientific discipline with 35 years of relevant experience.

Strong technical foundation in analytical methods including enzymology HPLC spectroscopy electrophoresis and related bioanalytical techniques.

Proven ability to troubleshoot analytical issues interpret complex datasets and recommend scientifically sound solutions.

Effective crossfunctional collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with R&D QA/QC Manufacturing and site technical teams.

Strong communication skills including the ability to present technical findings integrate diverse inputs and influence project direction.

Proficiency with digital tools and data systems such as LIMS SAP SharePoint Office 365 (Excel expertise preferred) Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Access.

Ability to work fully onsite and contribute actively to laboratory operations safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

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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