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Sensory Evaluator

IFF
Posted a month ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Hazlet, NJ 07730, US

Salary

$55,000 - $66,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • IFF is seeking a candidate with strong sensory evaluation skills for an on-site role in Hazlet, NJ.
  • The position involves guiding perfumers in fragrance development, evaluating formulations, and analyzing market trends.
  • Candidates should have experience in fragrance evaluation or sensory analysis, along with an understanding of regulatory frameworks.
  • The salary for this role ranges from $78,992 to $98,740, reflecting the competitive compensation offered by the company.
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to translate consumer insights into actionable fragrance direction are essential for success in this position.

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?
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 pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.​

The role is based on Hazlet, NJ (On- site role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

  • Guide perfumers in developing, evaluating, and adjusting new and existing fragrance formulations.

  • Evaluate fragrances to ensure alignment with organizational standards, customer requirements, and olfactive direction.

  • Analyze current market and fragrance trends to support innovation and competitive positioning.

  • Review and compare competitor products to identify opportunities for differentiation.

  • Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to assess consumer preferences and translate insights into fragrance recommendations.

  • Provide clear, structured feedback to perfumers to support formula optimization.

  • Maintain full awareness of regulatory requirements impacting fragrance development.

  • Ensure compliance with internal quality processes and global regulatory standards.

  • Support fragrance submissions, sample preparation, and documentation as needed.

What Makes You the Right Fit

  • Strong sensory evaluation skills and the ability to assess olfactive performance with accuracy and consistency.

  • Understanding fragrance development processes, applications, and formulation considerations.

  • Ability to translate consumer insights and market trends into actionable fragrance direction.

  • Strong communication skills to provide clear guidance to perfumers and cross-functional teams.

  • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner closely with marketing, sales, and creative teams.

  • Strong analytical thinking and ability to evaluate competitor products objectively.

  • Understanding of global regulatory frameworks related to fragrance safety and compliance.

How Would You Stand Out?

  • Previous experience in fragrance evaluation, sensory analysis, or perfumery support.

  • Familiarity with IFRA guidelines and global fragrance regulatory standards.

  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate trends and guide fragrance direction proactively.

Why Choose Us?  

  • Work closely with world‑class perfumers and contribute directly to creative fragrance development.

  • Join a dynamic, collaborative team environment focused on innovation.

  • Opportunity to influence high‑visibility product launches across multiple categories.

  • Strong commitment to quality, compliance, and industry leadership.

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

  • Career development opportunities within a global fragrance organization.

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

Salary Ranges:

$78992- $98740



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