Associate Quality Scientist

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

Health & Biosciences channels our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

The Associate Quality Scientist provides technical and operational support to the Global Technical Quality Bioanalytical Team. In this role, you will support the Standards and Controls Program, perform routine enzyme assays, coordinate analytical materials and help maintain safe, compliant and efficient laboratory operations.

The role is based in Wilmington, Delaware and requires on-site work. Be part of a collaborative, detail-oriented and quality-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, qualify, maintain, inventory and distribute enzyme standards and controls used in product testing and quality programs

Perform routine enzyme assays and related bioanalytical testing using approved methods, procedures and established quality practices

Prepare reagents, calibration standards, controls and samples, then accurately document, review and communicate test results

Coordinate domestic and international shipments of standards, controls, samples, reagents, chemicals and laboratory supplies to manufacturing and testing sites

Ensure analytical materials are properly packaged, labeled, documented, tracked and shipped in accordance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements

Support investigations and troubleshooting related to assay performance, analytical variability and standards or controls issues under the guidance of senior scientists

Maintain accurate records for standards, controls, test samples, shipments, inventory and laboratory activities

Monitor inventory levels and coordinate the replenishment of critical reagents, reference materials, consumables and laboratory supplies

Support data trending, Statistical Quality Control activities, method improvements, laboratory inspections, safety reviews, audits and other continuous improvement initiatives

What Makes You the Right Fit

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, food science, microbiology or a related scientific discipline

Basic understanding of laboratory safety, quality systems and Good Documentation Practices

Ability to follow approved laboratory methods, procedures and work instructions accurately and consistently

Strong attention to detail, organization and recordkeeping skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across scientific, quality and manufacturing teams

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in an on-site laboratory environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn laboratory data and inventory systems

How Would You Stand Out?

Previous laboratory experience in analytical testing, quality control, biotechnology or a bioanalytical environment

Experience performing enzyme assays or preparing analytical standards, controls, reagents and samples

Experience managing laboratory inventory or coordinating domestic and international shipments of analytical materials

Why Choose Us?

Contribute to quality programs that support global manufacturing and testing operations

Build practical experience in enzyme assays, bioanalytical testing and standards and controls management

Collaborate with scientists, quality professionals and manufacturing teams across the organization

Participate in method improvement, data trending and continuous improvement initiatives

Work in a collaborative, safety-focused and inspection-ready laboratory environment

Access learning and development opportunities while expanding your technical and operational capabilities