(Senior) Scientist

## (Senior) Scientist

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- Analytical Sciences, R&D NaturalsApply: Hybrid Working: Grasse, France LMR: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R22665
Job Summary
Are you passionate about analytical science, natural ingredients, and transforming complex data into meaningful discoveries? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences.

We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

As
(Senior) Scientist
- Analytical Sciences
, you will play a critical role in supporting the development and characterization of innovative natural ingredients within our R&D Naturals organization.

Combining deep analytical expertise with scientific leadership, you will help translate complex research questions into analytical strategies that drive innovation and business impact.

Working closely with R&D Program and Project Leaders, the Analytical Laboratory Technical Manager, and Analytical Project Managers, you will leverage advanced analytical techniques and data-driven approaches to generate actionable insights and strengthen our analytical capabilities.

The role is based in
Grasse, France
.

Together we can discover the next generation of natural ingredients and shape the future of innovation.

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Where You'll Make a Difference
* Lead analytical workstreams supporting the development and characterization of natural ingredients, from defining scientific questions through to analytical recommendations.
* Interpret and challenge complex analytical datasets generated through GC, GC-MS, LC and LC-MS techniques.
* Apply targeted and untargeted analytical approaches, including chemical profiling, metabolomics, chemometrics, and multivariate data analysis.
* Develop, optimize and implement innovative analytical methods and advanced data-processing strategies.
* Translate analytical findings into meaningful scientific insights that support project and program decisions.
* Partner closely with R&D Program Leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to solve complex scientific challenges.
* Collaborate with laboratory and analytical science colleagues to ensure efficient experimental execution and knowledge sharing.
* Mentor scientists and contribute to the development of analytical expertise across the organization.
* Explore emerging analytical technologies, automation solutions, advanced data analytics and AI-assisted approaches.
* Depending on experience, progressively assume broader project coordination and leadership responsibilities.

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What Makes You the Right Fit
* Strong expertise in GC/GC-MS, with additional experience in LC/LC-MS.
* PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Natural Products Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
* Proven ability to interpret complex analytical datasets and solve challenging scientific problems.
* Experience working with natural extracts, essential oils, botanical ingredients, flavors, fragrances, or other complex natural matrices.
* Knowledge of untargeted profiling, metabolomics, chemometrics and multivariate data analysis is highly valued.
* Demonstrated experience leading scientific projects or analytical workstreams within an R&D environment.
* Strong communication, collaboration and mentoring capabilities.
* Passion for staying close to experimental science while contributing to strategic project leadership.

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How Would You Stand Out?
* Naturally curious and driven by scientific discovery.
* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect data to business and innovation outcomes.
* Passion for exploring what lies beyond conventional analytical approaches.
* Interest in emerging technologies, digitalization, advanced analytics and AI applications.
* Comfortable working in a dynamic, collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
* Ability to influence stakeholders through scientific rigor and clear communication.

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Why Choose Us?
* Opportunity to work at the forefront of natural ingredient innovation.
* Exposure to cutting-edge analytical technologies and data-driven scientific approaches.
* Collaborative international environment with world-class scientific experts.
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
* Chance to contribute directly to innovations that impact customers and consumers worldwide.

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, na