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Protein Analysis Specialist (Associate Scientist)

IFF

📍Aarhus, Central Denmark

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Posted on: February 02, 2026

Job Summary

As Protein Analysis Specialist (Associate Scientist) you will play a key role in supporting our R&D in Brabrand IFF by performing advanced protein characterization and analytical studies in the Protein team.

The Protein Team is part of a well-established department, Advanced Analysis, which partners with R&D colleagues from the global IFF organization to provide insights from using high- end instrumental equipment in the domains of separations, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy. The hallmark of the department is a strong inter-team collaboration where the answers for moving on R&D projects come from the combined efforts of several instrumental platforms. The Protein Team delivers deep analytical capabilities in protein characterization, peptide analysis, proteomics, and dairy proteolysis studies. The role is based in Brabrand (on‑site) where you will be part of a collaborative, science‑driven and highly skilled team where together we achieve excellence and drive impactful innovation. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Perform hands‑on sample preparation using both manual workflows and automated liquid‑handling robotics

Execute LC‑MS analyses across various protein centric workflows using Orbitrap or timsTOF platforms

Contribute to primary structure characterization, proteomics studies, and dairy proteolysis analyses supporting R&D projects

Process complex analytical data and prepare structured scientific reports for internal stakeholders

Interact effectively with internal stakeholders to support analytical requests and communicate results

Receive targeted training to grow into delivering detailed protein characterization analysis

Help identify or develop new tools, methods, or improvements to optimize analytical workflows

Balance approximately 60% wet lab (experiments, sample management, MS analyses) and 40% dry lab (data processing, interpretation, reporting)

What Makes You the Right Fit

You bring strong practical experience from a protein or biochemical laboratory environment, including:

Hands‑on biochemical analysis and protein analysis

Experience with separation techniques

Practical experience with mass spectrometry

Ability to perform and troubleshoot lab workflows independently

Foundational experience with data interpretation from protein characterization studies

OR, ALTERNATIVELY

You may bring a strong scientific foundation from an academic environment, including:

Knowledge of protein analysis and characterization concepts

Understanding of mass spectrometry principles and how MS data is generated

Interest in growing practical skills in sample preparation, instrument operation, and data analysis

Motivation to develop into an independent analyst through targeted training

How You Would Stand Out

Practical experience with both Orbitrap and timsTOF mass spectrometers

Demonstrated ability to automate workflows or improve sample preparation processes

Strong communication skills supporting early engagement with collaborators and high-quality reporting
Experience in identifying analytical bottlenecks and proposing method or workflow improvements

Why Choose Us?

Opportunity to join a high‑impact team addressing a critical capability area in IFF’s R&D pipeline

Work with state‑of‑the‑art analytical platforms in a modern laboratory environment

Collaborate with global R&D stakeholders on meaningful and diverse scientific projects

Develop deep expertise in protein characterization, proteomics, and advanced mass spectrometry

Supportive, knowledge‑rich team environment committed to continuous learning

A role with clear growth potential, contributing directly to innovation in Food Enzymes and Animal Nutrition & Health

Interested? Please submit your application and CV right away. he position is permanent and starting as soon as possible. We will review applications on an ongoing basis and until the position is filled.

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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.

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