About The Role

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers..

The role is based on New Century, KS (On- site role ). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Perform routine analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to verify compliance with specifications.
Conduct product release testing and communicate results to Quality and Operations teams.
Operate analytical instrumentation including HPLC, moisture analyzers, pH meters, and analytical balances.
Prepare samples, reagents, and standards following approved laboratory procedures.
Accurately document and maintain laboratory records, test results, and electronic data systems.
Support investigations related to out-of-specification (OOS) results and nonconforming products.
Perform calibration, verification, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Maintain a safe, organized, and audit-ready laboratory environment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with regulatory, customer, and certification audits as required.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Associate degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific field preferred. Equivalent laboratory experience will be considered.
Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience in a quality control, food, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing environment.
Experience operating analytical instruments and performing routine laboratory testing.
Knowledge of HPLC, moisture analysis, pH testing, and sample preparation techniques.
Understanding of GMP, GLP, food safety requirements, and quality management systems.
Strong attention to detail with a focus on data integrity and accurate documentation.
Ability to follow SOPs, specifications, and analytical test methods.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic laboratory systems.

How You Would Stand Out

Experience in food ingredients, food manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or specialty chemical industries.
Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Knowledge of analytical method verification, laboratory investigations, and certificate of analysis generation.

Why Choose Us?

Join a global leader in innovation within the food, health, and biosciences industries.
Work in a collaborative environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Gain hands-on experience with advanced laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques.
Partner closely with manufacturing and quality professionals to drive product excellence.
Contribute to products that impact customers and consumers around the world.
Build your career with opportunities for professional development and growth.

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