Sr Scientist I, RD Pharma

International Flavors & Fragrances - Midland, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Midland, MI

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr Scientist I, RD Pharma position at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is a mid-level role focused on providing analytical and process chemistry expertise within the Pharma Solutions business unit. The role involves conducting independent research, developing validated test methods, and supporting complex analyses in quality control laboratories. The position emphasizes collaboration across departments and aims to enhance analytical system performance while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and process chemistry expertise to resolve process, product, and analytical problems
• Provide the analytical technical link to the ETHOCEL and POLYOX plants
• Screen complicated service requests for value and alignment with goals
• Route analytical requests to the appropriate service provider
• Perform complex analyses and interpret and report analytical data
• Provide expertise for troubleshooting and guidance for problem solving
• Implement laboratory improvements
• Validate methods
• Anticipate analytical and product quality problems and address proactively
• Monitor and improve analytical system performance and capability
• Continuously improve and leverage analytical best practices
• Lead root cause investigations related to analytical problems
• Train others on analytical systems and technology
• Network with other technical personnel to stay current with analytical technologies and leverage technical solutions

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to independently conceptualize and conduct research
• Experience in analytical chemistry and process chemistry
• Familiarity with wet chemical analysis, viscosity, chromatographic methods, FTIR, and XRF
• Ability to perform complex analyses and interpret analytical data
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide troubleshooting expertise

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in pharmaceutical excipients
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical industry
• Familiarity with laboratory improvement methodologies

Benefits

• Inclusive workplace culture
• Equal employment opportunity policies
• Support for employees with disabilities