Job SummaryJoin our team in Benicarló as a Scientist II, Process R&D;! You’ll design innovative synthetic routes for fragrance ingredients, improve processes with green chemistry, and collaborate on cutting-edge research.What You will do:- Design and implementation of novel synthetic routes and study key organic chemistry transformations aiming to improve by following green chemistry principles, the quality, yield, process safety and/or reduce production cost of fragrance ingredients. Such approaches may consist of the evaluation of alternative raw materials and/or new product intermediates, catalysts, implement or develop novel chemical transformations and/or reaction technologies to additionally reinforce and expand internal intellectual property landscape.- Perform thoroughly bibliography searches, elaborate innovative research and working plans on assigned projects while balancing time, resources, and risks.- Plan, describe and perform experimental procedures with the support of technicians. Analyze and summarize data and results in technical and informational documents that describe research program highlights, accomplishments, activities, and potential areas of improvement. Who You are:- PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry- Fluent and Proficient in English; Spanish skill will be an asset- 1-2 years relevant full time industrial experience within R&D; in manufacturing industries (Fragrance Ingredients, Fine Chemicals or Pharma) or in academic institutions in small molecule synthesis design & execution and characterization Technical skills:- Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of organic chemistry in synthesis design and retrosynthetic analysis of complex organic molecules, chemical transformations and reactivity, catalysis, kinetics, analytical, and purification.- Deep knowledge in the use of analytical instruments and data interpretation (HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, and IR) is essential for this position.- Experience with combinatorial/parallel chemistry equipment and working routines will be positively considered. Further skills in emerging technologies and/or data handling such as Flow Chemistry, use of High-throughput equipment for synthesis and analysis, Biocatalysis, Design of Experiments will be positively considered.We are a integral 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.Visitto learn more