Application Scientist at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)

International Flavors & Fragrances is an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, where science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collection of thinkers who partner with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products the world craves. Together, we will do more good for people and planet.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Application Scientist

Job Requisition ID: R15388
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time (On-site)
Work mode: Hybrid Working

Job Summary

• Are you ready to support breweries and distilleries across Africa with innovative enzyme solutions that drive performance and customer success?
• At IFF, we boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs.
• As industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, we create essential solutions - from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences.
• This role is part of the Global Applications team for Brewing, Beverages and Culinary integrated in our Food Bioscience business unit.
• As Application Scientist you´ll focuses on delivering customer-facing application support and in-depth technical expertise across Africa.
• The position is currently based in Cape Town, South Africa, however other locations across Africa can be considered.
• Be part of a creative, customer-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference?
Customer & Application Support:

• Act as a trusted technical partner to breweries and distilleries across Africa.
• Provide high-level technical support to customers to ensure shared success.
• Identify new opportunities at existing and potential customers through innovative thinking.

Product & Application Excellence:

• Support new product launches through commercialization, including customer dialogue, trial preparation, monitoring success criteria, and technical reporting.
• Drive application trials at customer sites and pilot facilities to optimize, validate, and document enzyme solution performance.
• Collaborate with the brewing laboratories and internal corporate functions to drive product optimization and application innovation.

Cross‑functional & Global Collaboration:

• Implement brewing and distilling enzyme solutions in close collaboration with regional Sales, Product Management, and the global Food & Beverage Enzyme Team.
• Support and drive technical projects with global key account leaders in Brewing and Distilling.

Travel & Market Presence:

• Actively visit customers and build a strong professional network across the African brewing industry.
• Approximately 40% travel, primarily across Africa, to support customers, application trials, and business development activities.

Requirements
What Makes You the Right Fit?

• Master’s Degree in Brewing Science, Food Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field
• 3–6 years of relevant professional experience, with the ability to handle most situations independently and advise others
• Strong knowledge of the Brewing and Distilling industry
• Experience solving ad hoc technical issues at customer sites to protect and grow existing business
• Solid planning and organizing skills to manage trials, projects, and reporting activities
• Data analysis skills to evaluate trial results and solution performance
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and build strong, trust‑based relationships with customers and internal stakeholders

How Would You Stand Out?

• Curious and dynamic approach to customer‑facing technical roles
• Work hand-in-hand with your regional colleagues and management.
• Ability to influence and engage customers through compelling technical storytelling and presentations.
• Innovative, solution‑oriented mindset when identifying opportunities and addressing complex challenges.
• Proven ability to build long‑term partnerships across diverse cultural and business environments.
• Speaking French or Portuguese is a bonus.

Why Choose Us?

• High-impact role supporting breweries and distilleries across Africa.
• Opportunity to work on product launches and commercialization initiatives.
• Collaboration with a global, experienced brewing team and have the opportunity to collaborate with universities and partners to catalyze the future of brewing.
• Exposure to international projects with global key account leaders.
• Scope to contribute directly to product optimization and application innovation.
• Competitive annual salary within a defined range.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online