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R&D Senior Scientist

Benicarlo, Spain💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-10-06

Core

Design and implement novel biocatalytic methodologies to develop innovative scent molecules for the fragrance industry.

Role type

Senior R&D Scientist (Biocatalysis & Organic Chemistry)

Builds

Novel fragrance ingredients and biocatalytic processes

Domain

Flavor & Fragrance / Biotechnology / Organic Chemistry

Required skills

Biocatalysis, Organic synthesis, Enzymatic catalysis, Experimental design, Data analysis, Project management, Technical reporting, Cross-functional collaboration, Mentoring, Literature and IP research

Preferred skills

Flavor & fragrance industry experience, Biocatalytic process scaling, Team leadership

Technologies

Biocatalytic platforms, Organic synthesis tools

Responsibilities

Design and implement novel biocatalytic methodologies for scent molecule development, Develop experimental procedures and analyze data, Conduct research projects from validation to scale-up, Independently manage projects from concept to completion, Mentor junior scientists and trainees, Prepare technical reports on research outcomes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities (via careerplan.io/jobs/R19203-rd-senior-scientist-at-iff)