Sr. Applications Technician

Job Summary

Are you passionate for applications?

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 Holmdel, New Jersey (on-site). Be part of a collaborative, innovative and customer-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Prepare fragrance applications in various consumer product bases, including candles, air fresheners and home care products.
• Create applied samples for internal evaluations, customer presentations and development projects following established protocols.
• Accurately weigh, blend and compound fragrance formulations into application bases.
• Support the evaluation of fragrance performance, stability and sensory characteristics across multiple end-use applications.
• Maintain laboratory materials, raw materials and supplies in accordance with laboratory procedures and quality standards.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, housekeeping and contamination prevention practices within the laboratory environment.
• Follow all Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) procedures when handling fragrance materials, chemicals and laboratory equipment.
• Document experimental work, sample preparation activities and testing results in applicable systems.
• Collaborate with perfumers, evaluators and technical teams to support project timelines and customer needs.
  
  

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cosmetic Science or a related technical discipline.
• Years of laboratory experience through professional roles in a fragrance lab environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow technical procedures.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals, fragrance materials and laboratory equipment.
• Basic understanding of laboratory best practices, sample preparation and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and digital tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience working with fragrance applications
• Familiarity with laboratory information management or automated laboratory systems.
• Curiosity for fragrance creation, consumer experiences and sensory evaluation.
  
  

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in scent innovation.
• Exposure to a wide variety of fragrance technologies and consumer product applications.
• Collaborative environment that encourages learning, creativity and professional growth.
• Training and development opportunities from day one.
• Inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued.
• Meaningful work that helps bring fragrance experiences to consumers around the world.
  
  

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.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

Salary Ranges:

48.594,00ㅤ-ㅤ69.420,00ㅤUSD