Are you a student eager to apply your physical chemistry and data science skills to real world challenges?
For our Scent Technology & Innovation team in Hilversum we are looking for a
Scent Technology & Innovation Intern
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Our innovations touch millions of lives through fine fragrances, beauty care, detergents, household goods, beverages, and food products. With a strong focus on research, technology, and creativity, we deliver solutions that combine science and artistry.
Join our Scent Technology & Innovation team in Hilversum and contribute to projects that deepen understanding of fragrance performance in fabric care. You’ll work on cutting-edge technologies that impact millions of consumers worldwide.
As a trainee/intern, you will be responsible for generating insights into fragrances in fabric care applications. You will be responsible for looking creatively at complicated chemistry and sensorial problems and developing innovative solutions.
You will learn to Make a Difference in
- Develop innovative technical and creative insights into fragrance ingredients and their interactions.
- Apply data science techniques, such as data analysis and statistical modeling, to explore fragrance components and formula attributes using medium to large datasets.
- Contribute to experimental studies and assist in developing new methodologies.
- Plan and lead panel sensory evaluations for validation of calculated results.
- Conduct literature reviews and monitor emerging technologies to stay ahead of industry trends.
- Share learnings across teams and support the implementation of insights into practical solutions.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- MSc student in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Data Science, or related field with a strong foundation in physical chemistry.
- Understanding Design of Experiments (DoE).
- Proficiency in the MS Office.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Good statistical and programming skills (experience with Python, MATLAB, or Octave).
- Personal: we are looking for an analytical and hands-on student with a data driven mindset.
Why Choose Us?
- At IFF, we are dedicated to maximizing our most valuable assets - our people. We do so by embracing diversity and offering to become a part of a highly motivated team and strongly support opportunities for continuous development, whilst maintaining a solid work/life balance.
- An internship for 6 months (beginning in March / April 2026)
- Allowance EUR 600 a month
- This, together with a respectful workplace that rewards achievement, makes IFF one of the best internship and career choices today
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
