Job SummaryAre you passionate about applying toxicology expertise, digital innovation, and scientific judgment to help shape the future of safe and sustainable flavor solutions? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.
This role can be based in Hilversum, Netherlands or Barcelona, Spain (hybrid role). Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You'll Make a DifferenceProvide toxicology and risk assessment expertise for flavor ingredients and products used across general Taste markets.
Partner closely with Research & Development teams to evaluate the safety profile of new flavor ingredients and technologies throughout the innovation process.




Conduct and communicate toxicological risk assessments to support ingredient development, product stewardship activities, and customer needs.
Design and coordinate testing strategies that support ingredient approvals, registrations, and scientific substantiation across multiple regulatory regions.
Translate complex toxicological data into clear, actionable recommendations for internal stakeholders, regulators, trade associations, and global customers.
Support customer inquiries by providing scientific safety assessments for ingredients used in food, beverage, nutrition, and pharmaceutical applications.
Leverage digital platforms, data tools, and emerging technologies to improve toxicology workflows, data management, and decision-making.
Represent IFF within industry associations, scientific consortia, and external expert networks to support industry collaboration and advocacy.
Monitor scientific, regulatory, and industry deve

📌 (Lead) Research Scientist (Barcelona)
🏢 International Flavors & Fragrances
📍 Barcelona