Job Summary
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.
The role is based in Sri City, India (Onsite role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Determine the qualitative and quantitative composition of flavour compounds through interpretation of GC/MS data.
- Prepare samples, operate relevant analytical workflows and evaluate data in accordance with established methods and laboratory protocols.
- Develop, adapt and document analytical methods appropriate to the complexity of assigned work.
- Translate technical requests into well-structured experiments and practical analytical approaches.
- Assess data quality, identify anomalies and recommend logical follow-up work.
- Maintain accurate, current and traceable laboratory records, reports and supporting data.
- Connect instrumental observations with sensory performance and product context where appropriate.
- Plan and manage assigned activities, priorities and timelines in alignment with project needs.
- Present results, interpretations, limitations and recommended next steps to internal customers and technical stakeholders.
- Build effective working relationships by responding reliably to customer needs and using feedback to improve technical service.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Food Science, Flavor Science or a related scientific discipline with 3-4 years experience.
- Master's degree with 1-2 years experience in the relevant discipline.
- Foundational knowledge of chromatographic and mass spectrometric analysis, particularly GC/MS.
- Experience with flavour, fragrance, food, beverage or consumer-product analysis.
- Practical laboratory experience gained through employment, internship, academic research or equivalent technical training.
- Ability to interpret analytical data, apply logical problem-solving and document work accurately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to internal stakeholders.
- Commitment to laboratory safety, quality, data integrity and responsible work practices.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Exposure to sensory evaluation, olfactive assessment or taste description.
- Experience using chromatography data systems, spectral libraries, laboratory information systems or statistical tool.
- Understanding of sample preparation, method development and quantitative analytical principles.
Why Choose Us?
- Multinational and supporting environment
- Health insurance
- Training opportunities
- Learning and development programs
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Food Science, Flavor Science, or a related scientific discipline, plus 3–4 years of experience
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline, plus 1–2 years of experience
- Foundational knowledge of chromatographic and mass spectrometric analysis, particularly GC/MS
- Experience with flavor, fragrance, food, beverage, or consumer-product analysis
- Practical laboratory experience through employment, internship, academic research, or equivalent technical training
- Ability to interpret analytical data, apply logical problem-solving, and document work accurately
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical findings to internal stakeholders
- Commitment to laboratory safety, quality, data integrity, and responsible work practices
- Exposure to sensory evaluation, olfactive assessment, or taste description
- Experience using chromatography data systems, spectral libraries, laboratory information systems, or statistical tools
- Understanding of sample preparation, method development, and quantitative analytical principles
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.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
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.
