Junior Perfumer

Job Summary
Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences?

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

Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

The role is based in Mumbai, India (onsite role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Articulate well what makes a formula perform (key ingredients, dosage).
• Learn how to develop silent mods (Paperwork, Regulatory and GC not affected).
• Participate in exercises to analyze CPA.
• Master sensory evaluation and typical tests such as triangular test, dual test.
• Develop Acute Category and customers knowledge.
• Interact with the rest of the technical perfumery team globally, GRA, FAD, Creative and Technical Applications teams.
• Develop some interaction with quality and operations.
• Develop knowledge of classical common bases.
• Provide innovative solutions for problematic materials, 3rd party bases, red and M&A ingredients.

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Science & Technology, Chemical Engineering or any other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3-6 years' experience in the chemical, consumer goods or fragrance industry.
• Business Acumen with high customer orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact or communicate across all levels.
• Good organizing and problem-solving skills.
• Solid communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional Olfactory evaluation skills of natural essential oils and aromatic perfumery materials.
• Strong knowledge of raw material composition, chemistry and application technology.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Training as an organoleptic evaluator is preferred.
• Knowledge in industry regulations.

Why Choose Us?

• Multinational and supporting environment
• Health insurance
• Training opportunities
• Learning and development programs

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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