Scientist, Quality Technician​/ Inspector, Quality Control - Analyst​/Manager

Job Summary

Are you ready to apply your bioanalytical expertise and scientific problem-solving skills to support global product quality and manufacturing excellence? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Health & Biosciences:
Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life‑enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets. The Global Bioanalytical Quality Technical team partners with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Global QA to advance and implement quality best practices. The team supports product commercialization, manufacturing, and global registrations through analytical services, method transfer, and scientific solutions that ensure reliable first‑pass first‑quality (FPFQ).

The role is based in Wilmington, Delaware (onsite).

• Apply advanced bioanalytical and bioassay expertise to support global manufacturing, product quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, qualify, validate, and manage lifecycle of analytical and bioassay methods used for product quantification and release.
• Perform statistical quality control (SQC) analysis and data‑driven evaluations to identify trends, variability, and improvement opportunities.
• Establish and maintain enzyme standards and control programs supporting global operations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to troubleshoot complex analytical issues and improve process capability.
• Interpret complex datasets and provide clear, actionable insights to support decision‑making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory workflows, systems, and analytical performance.
• Support technology advancement and adoption of new analytical methods and tools.

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years, Master’s degree with 5+ years, or Ph.D. with 2–3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical expertise in enzymology, HPLC, ELISA, spectroscopy, electrophoresis, and related bioanalytical techniques.
• Experience with analytical method development, validation, and lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in statistical tools, DOE principles, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and recommend scientifically sound actions.
• Experience collaborating across R&D, QA/QC, Manufacturing, and Regulatory.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Proficiency with LIMS, SAP, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office tools.

• Experience with advanced data analytics or visualization tools.
• Strong project leadership skills without formal supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in enzyme‑related analytical environments.

• Opportunity to impact global product quality and manufacturing excellence.
• Collaborative work environment across global teams.
• Focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and scientific advancement.
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• Hands‑on onsite role with meaningful impact.

We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, veteran status, and provide an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or disability.