Are you passionate about sensory and consumer science and ready to make a real impact on products people use every day?
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 creativity, science, and consumer expertise to create meaningful product experiences.
The role is based in Hilversum, the Netherlands (onsite/hybrid role). Be part of a collaborative, customer-focused and detail-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Ensure close collaboration with Creation & Design (C&D) throughout all project stages, including ballots, questionnaires, and sample selection prior to testing
- Plan and execute sensory and consumer studies in line with internal quality standards and project timelines
- Provide clear instructions, volumes, and timelines to PX Technician and C&D to ensure accurate sample preparation and timely delivery
- Support PX researchers in project management and lead sensory and/or consumer activities under supervision
- Monitor data quality, including panel performance and consumer data checks, and clean raw datasets
- Analyze results of sensory and consumer studies and report findings under guidance of senior team members
- Maintain internal databases using standardized templates and ensure accurate documentation of results
- Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day activities of the PX Technician
- Maintain and develop internal and external sensory and consumer panels (including recruitment, GDPR compliance, and availability)
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sensory Science, Food Science, Psychology, or a related field
- Strong interest in sensory and consumer research methodologies
- Experience with data handling, analysis, and reporting (e.g., Excel or statistical tools)
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- High attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accuracy
- Ability to work in a structured and process-driven environment
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
How Would You Stand Out?
- Experience working with sensory panels or consumer testing environments
- Knowledge of statistical analysis tools (e.g., XLSTAT, SPSS, R)
- Exposure to FMCG, fragrance, or product development environments
Why Choose Us?
- Opportunity to work in a global, innovation-driven organization
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with R&D and creative teams
- Learning and development opportunities to grow your expertise
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Hands-on experience with real consumer insights and product impact
- Career development within a leading international company
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
