Job Summary
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 Ingredient 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 Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Food Ingredients Business Unit:
Our Food Ingredients business develops innovative ingredient solutions that enhance taste, texture, nutrition, and performance for a wide range of food applications. We partner with customers to meet evolving consumer expectations while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
The role is based in Newark, DE, USA (on-site).
Be part of a collaborative, detail-oriented, and quality-driven team where together we can achieve excellence and make a meaningful impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Perform chemical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to support product quality and lot release
- Execute laboratory analyses (e.g., viscosity, sieve analysis, moisture content, titration) using approved methods and standard operating procedures
- Document and report results in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Support investigations related to Out of Specification (OOS), Out of Trend (OOT), and non-conformance events
- Contribute to root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory requirements (FDA/USDA), and internal quality standards
- Maintain laboratory equipment through calibration, verification, and troubleshooting to ensure accuracy
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and Quality teams to resolve issues and support production timelines
- Participate in audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen food safety and quality systems
What Makes You the Right Fit
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or a related scientific field
- 1–2 years of laboratory experience in food environments
- Knowledge of chemical testing techniques and laboratory instrumentation
- Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and data integrity principles
- Experience documenting laboratory results and supporting investigations
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working with LIMS systems (e.g., SoftTrace or equivalent)
- Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
How Would You Stand Out?
- Experience in food ingredient or food manufacturing environments
- Exposure to audits, inspections, or regulatory compliance activities
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Health, wellness, and retirement programs
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Exposure to global operations and cross-functional teams
- Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture
- Commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee development
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 Chemistry, Food Science, or a related scientific field
- 1-2 years of laboratory experience in food environments
- Knowledge of chemical testing techniques and laboratory instrumentation
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and data integrity principles
- Experience documenting laboratory results and supporting investigations
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Experience working with LIMS systems, such as SoftTrace or equivalent
- Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Experience in food ingredient or food manufacturing environments
- Exposure to audits, inspections, or regulatory compliance activities
- Ability to contribute to continuous improvement 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.
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.
