Job Summary
- Lead and manage the powder functionality laboratory, driving the evaluation and optimization of snack seasoning performance.
- Measure, analyze, and interpret powder flow and functionality data using specialized testing equipment, translating findings into actionable recommendations for flavorists and product developers.
- Develop and test seasoning formulations to validate performance theories, troubleshoot issues, and support product improvements.
- Provide technical expertise during customer and internal seasoning plant trials, identifying opportunities for optimization and recommending next steps.
- Support the successful scale-up of seasoning systems by identifying and resolving potential application and performance challenges.
- Ensure development samples are applied and presented to the highest standard using appropriate seasoning technologies and methodologies.
- Collaborate closely with sensory, innovation, and cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused solutions and validate product performance.
- Mentor junior team members, share technical expertise, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the global IFF network.
- Anticipate future business needs related to powder performance measurement and help build business cases for new capabilities and technologies.
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Food Science, Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Experience working in a powder functionality, food technology, seasoning, or product development laboratory environment.
- Strong understanding of powder flow behavior, functionality testing, data interpretation, and technical reporting.
- Knowledge of snack seasoning production processes and the factors influencing seasoning performance.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to independently investigate issues and recommend practical solutions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple activities and meet deadlines.
- Effective communicator with excellent presentation skills and the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proactive, self-driven, and capable of working independently while contributing as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong digital literacy and experience analyzing, reporting, and presenting technical data.
- Experience with industrial snack seasoning application technologies, including dusting, slurry, electrostatic, and liquid application systems.
- Previous involvement in factory trials, scale-up activities, and troubleshooting seasoning performance challenges in production environments.
- Experience mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to capability-building initiatives across teams or regions.
- Join a global leader in taste, food innovation, and ingredient solutions.
- Work on exciting snack projects with leading food brands across Europe and beyond.
- Collaborate with highly skilled scientists, flavorists, and product developers in a dynamic environment.
- Access opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and international exposure.
- Contribute to innovative solutions that directly impact customers and consumers worldwide.
- Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement.
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Science, Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
- Experience in a powder functionality, food technology, seasoning, or product development laboratory environment.
- Strong understanding of powder flow behavior, functionality testing, data interpretation, and technical reporting.
- Knowledge of snack seasoning production processes and factors influencing seasoning performance.
- Problem-solving skills with ability to investigate issues and recommend practical solutions.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple activities and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and presentation skills to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proactive, self-driven, able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong digital literacy and experience analyzing, reporting, and presenting technical data.
- Experience with industrial snack seasoning application technologies (dusting, slurry, electrostatic, liquid application systems).
- Previous involvement in factory trials, scale-up activities, and production troubleshooting.
- Experience mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to capability-building initiatives.
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
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What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
