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 based on Beloit, WI, (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 analytical chemistry and microbiological testing to support enzyme production for diverse industrial applications
- Prepare chemical reagents and microbiological media following standardized lab procedures
- Manage and track samples, ensuring proper identification, storage, and documentation
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment such as pH meters, auto analyzers, HPLCs, autoclaves, and pipettes
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of test data through proper documentation and data entry
- Support quality control processes by identifying deviations and escalating issues as needed
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and laboratory efficiency efforts
- Assist in managing and executing special projects and quality programs
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field OR 3–5 years of experience in a quality or production laboratory
- Hands-on experience with analytical and microbiological testing techniques
- Familiarity with aseptic techniques and general laboratory safety practices
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry and reporting
- Ability to follow standardized procedures and maintain compliance with quality standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot lab equipment and processes
How You Would Stand Out
- Experience working with enzyme production or industrial biotechnology processes
- Familiarity with HPLC or advanced analytical instrumentation
- Experience supporting audits or working in regulated environments
Why Choose Us?
- Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge laboratory environment supporting innovative industrial solutions
- Collaborative and team-oriented culture focused on quality and continuous improvement
- Career growth opportunities within a global organization
- Exposure to advanced analytical technologies and methodologies
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
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, Biology, or related field OR 3-5 years of experience in a quality or production laboratory
- Hands-on experience with analytical and microbiological testing techniques
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment (HPLC, pH meters, auto analyzers, autoclaves, pipettes)
- Familiarity with aseptic techniques and general laboratory safety practices
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of test data through proper documentation and data entry
- Ability to follow standardized procedures and maintain compliance with quality standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Problem-solving mindset with ability to troubleshoot lab equipment and processes
- Experience working with enzyme production or industrial biotechnology processes
- Familiarity with HPLC or advanced analytical instrumentation (standout)
- Experience supporting audits or working in regulated environments
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.
