Polymer Derivatization Engineer I/II

International Flavors and Fragrances
United States, Delaware, Wilmington
Jan 22, 2025
Job Summary Demonstrates expertise in multiple technology areas or applications, using expertise to develop value-creating solutions for our products or production assets. Functions independently in area of technical expertise; initiates and drives programs and identifies needed resources; receives limited guidance from supervisor; has demonstrated the ability to resolve conflicting demands to achieve program goals and objectives; works across both the current group and external groups within R&D and MT to deliver technical solutions; solves process issues and knows when to seek additional support; recognized in the Business/Work group as a technology SME; solves more diverse and challenging problems due to changing priorities or differing situations. Scientific and Engineering Methodologies: Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge and proactively applies the scientific method or engineering design process and statistics across multiple disciplines. Defines the technologies needed to solve complex problems or develop new products or applications and effectively incorporates those into value added solutions. Demonstrates insight into various emerging technologies and market/application trends to further technical objectives and meet customer or other stakeholder needs. Business, Competitor, Market and Customer Expertise and Impact Advanced understanding of work group and business strategy. Works with peers in business units to evaluate ideas for business appropriateness and participates in setting the objectives of the work group based on current business needs. Recognizes the impact of experimental work on business results. Intellectual Property and Documentation: Monitors the competition and market trends relative to IFF's IP positions and integrates the information into group activities and projects. Actively seeks opportunities to generate IP. Developing a track record of documenting work internally, and when appropriate externally, in a manner and timing which is consistent with capturing and protecting its value for IFF. Communication: Delivers presentations or reports that distill complex ideas into clear results and proposals for varied audiences. Known for leadership in documenting research results in appropriate formats. Uses communication appropriately to influence internal and external audiences. Collaborative Leadership: Demonstrates ability to lead projects of limited size and scope. Functions independently in area of technical expertise and defines scope and deliverables more broadly than a technical SME. Actively promotes a collaborative effort with peers, subordinates, supervisors and team members. Seeks to leverage external networks for project success and engages regularly in appropriate scientific/professional communities. Trains and provides developmental coaching to peers in related functions beyond the work group. Persuades / Influences the team. Beginning to serve as a mentor to peers. IFF Culture, Ethics and EH&S: Continuously looks for ways to improve safety beyond the work group based on their knowledge of potential safety issues or concerns in their area of technical expertise. 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