Associate Innovation Scientist

We invite you to join Takasago, where you can be innovative and contribute to society through technology. The management of Takasago aims to create a company where each employee can experience a sense of fulfillment and happiness at an elevated level. Specifically, we strive to establish an environment where people from diverse backgrounds can work with joy and a sense of purpose, create a system that supports individual growth, and above all, implement management practices that enable employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Takasago is a major global leader and producer of flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients and fine chemicals. Takasago is headquartered in Japan and operates in 28 countries and regions, with manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales offices worldwide. Takasago ranked 8th overall and 1st in Asia on the Global Top Food Flavors and Fragrances Companies.

We currently have an opportunity for an Associate Innovation Scientist – Candle Lab position located in Rockleigh, NJ.

The key role of this Associate Innovation Scientist position is to provide hands-on product development support to all projects in the Fragrance Delivery Systems group, with a focus on candles. This includes the design, testing, and validation of candle fragrances and, most notably, operation of the candle burn lab.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and crafting of fragrance technologies and candles for testing proof of principle.
• Formulate products to deliver breakthrough performance in for candles, which includes candle wax formula development, solvents for candle fragrances, additives, etc.
• Coordinate activities with project stakeholders, internal and external.
• Prepare test candles based on project requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with candle market – particularly product launch activities, IP landscape, consumer understanding/trends, customers’ brand & innovation strategies.
• Develop and perform investigational laboratory testing, procedures, calculations, etc. Conduct and document burn studies for various candles and waxes.
• Maintain familiarity with relevant laboratory techniques, equipment & processes.
• Manage a portfolio of projects.
• Prepare technical presentations for internal and external customers.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare technical reports.
• Responsible for operation of the candle burn laboratory, including safety, quality, equipment calibration, and maintenance.
• Adhere to all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., good manufacturing practices, good laboratory practices, occupational safety and health, etc.)
• Some degree of lifting and heavy work is common with the daily moving of equipment, machinery, samples, and supplies.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be a ‘hands on’ person, highly competent in a laboratory environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, are needed. The role will require the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Must have ability planning and to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure without compromising on deliverables.
• A self-starter, with good interpersonal skills and a results-driven attitude.
• Attention to detail. Must be highly organized and possess accurate record keeping abilities.
• Knowledge of basic engineering concepts and principles is preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Desire to learn, apply and enhance skill set while seeing new opportunities.

Education

• Requires an undergraduate degree in chemistry or another scientific or engineering discipline.

Work Experience:

• BA/BS degree in a related field 0-2 years relevant experience in Fragrance
• Fragrance industry experience preferred.

Competencies:

Physical Demands: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines which include a computer, printer, typewriter, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, telephone, laboratory equipment, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may handle hazardous chemicals in the laboratory. The employee will be required to wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, and lab coat. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Physical demands vary from sedentary to moderately active work to include standing, walking, and reaching for prolonged periods of time, not to exceed 8 hours for any given activity.

Invitation to apply

Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a resume letter https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=fe9b45c9-078a-4516-afbd-c3dda038d193&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US

Any questions regarding the application process, please contact talentacquisition@takasago.com .

Takasago's Employee Benefits and Perks:

Takasago offers flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, health benefits, employee discounts to various services and products, and life insurance 1.5 times your salary. When we think about employee success and financial security, we think long-term. Takasago provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program. We hope you will join us and achieve professional growth and enrichment.

EEO Statement

Takasago is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law.