Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.
The role is a role tied to our Madison, Wisconsin location. Be part of a creative, agile team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
- Adhere to all quality systems, including ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management), NSF (National Sanitation Foundation), and GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) guidelines, while following IFF’s Quality Policy and procedures.
- Perform routine laboratory testing with accurate and timely documentation of all results in the SAP Quality Management module.
- Reference and utilize laboratory standards, materials, and documentation to support correct execution of testing procedures.
- Follow departmental procedures to properly calibrate, maintain, and use laboratory equipment.
- Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for proper care, handling, and storage of food and dietary supplement products.
- Conduct environmental sampling following established protocols.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment by following and enforcing all laboratory safety procedures.
- Collaborate effectively within the team and support cross‑functional quality initiatives as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or a related scientific field — or an associate degree with at least one year of relevant laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of analytical methods and testing performed within the Quality Control (QC) department.
- Ability to work independently and as a contributing member of a team.
- Strong mathematical skills and clear written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to comply with laboratory safety standards, including use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Comfortable working 95–100% of the time in a laboratory setting.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Prior experience performing environmental sampling or microbiological testing.
- Familiarity with SAP Quality Management or similar laboratory information systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work in fast‑paced, highly regulated environments.
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and insurance benefits.
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
- Inclusive, safety‑focused, science‑driven work environment.
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, Microbiology, Biology, or a related scientific field
- At least one year of relevant laboratory experience
- Knowledge of analytical methods and testing in Quality Control
- Ability to comply with laboratory safety standards
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.
