Associate Scientist

Saint Louis, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

Are you ready to bring innovation to the market

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

Food Ingredients:Innovating improved nutritional profiles better taste and texture and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role is based in St. Louis MO (onsite). Be part of a motivated detail-oriented and solution-driventeam where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where Youll Make a Difference

Develop new food ingredient products based on commercial specifications.
Work closely with R&D to identify market trends consumer needs and product specifications.
Monitor the product development process from concept to manufacturing and distribution.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing sales operations) to ensure successful product launches.
Analyze product performance and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
Lead technical projects from experimental design to completion including testing and analytical procedures.
Prepare standards and product materials under minimal supervision.
Participate in customer visits answer technical questions and conduct seminars/presentations.
Provide technical services such as plant trials troubleshooting and training; travel up to 30% required.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial food pharmaceutical ingredients or flavor industry.
At least 1 year of experience in beverage applications.
BS in Food Science Chemistry Biochemistry or related disciplines.
Strong communication (verbal and written) organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage projects and work independently in a laboratory/pilot plant environment.
Comfortable with heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) and handling hazardous materials.

How Would You Stand Out

Masters degree preferred.
Knowledge of food safety raw materials food regulations sanitation and production processes.
Demonstrated discriminative organoleptic skills.

Why Choose Us

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge food ingredient innovations.
Professional development and learning programs.
Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Global exposure and career growth opportunities.
Competitive benefits and wellness initiatives.
Be part of a company that values sustainability and diversity.

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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Job SummaryAre you ready to bring innovation to the marketIFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.Food Ingredients:Innovating improved nutritional profiles better taste and texture and g...