Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.
The role is based in Tlalnepantla on site role. Be part of a team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You'll Make a Difference
- Support the preparation, labeling, storage and organization of laboratory samples.
- Assist with stability studies and maintain related databases and documentation.
- Perform physicochemical analyses, including viscosity, pH, turbidity and total solids measurements.
- Record experimental results accurately and maintain laboratory records.
- Collaborate in the preparation of technical reports and presentations.
- Support the management and organization of sample inventory.
- Participate in the preparation of bases for different end-use applications.
- Assist with equipment maintenance, calibration and verification activities under supervision.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while following quality, safety and laboratory best practices.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Currently pursuing a degree in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
- Available to complete an internship program while maintaining active student status.
- Intermediate English skills with the ability to participate in meetings, read technical information and prepare occasional reports.
- Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge, including formulas, charts and pivot tables.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment and good laboratory practices.
- Understanding of physicochemical measurements such as pH, viscosity and turbidity.
- Strong attention to detail and data documentation skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to learn quickly in a laboratory environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and innovative environment.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Previous academic or internship experience in laboratory environments.
- Experience handling technical documentation and data analysis.
- Proactive, adaptable and solution-oriented mindset.
Why Choose Us?
- Hands-on experience in a global leader in fragrances, flavors and biosciences.
- Exposure to innovation and product development projects within the Scent business.
- Learning opportunities alongside experienced scientists and technical professionals.
- Real-world laboratory experience in a collaborative environment.
- Professional development through challenging and meaningful assignments.
- Opportunity to contribute to products that impact consumers around the world.
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
- Pursuing a degree in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field.
- Able to complete an internship while maintaining active student status.
- Intermediate English skills for meetings, reading technical information and preparing occasional reports.
- Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge, including formulas, charts and pivot tables.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment and good laboratory practices.
- Understanding of physicochemical measurements such as pH, viscosity and turbidity.
- Strong attention to detail and data documentation skills.
- Analytical mindset with ability to learn quickly in a laboratory environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Previous academic or internship experience in laboratory environments.
- Experience handling technical documentation and data analysis.
- Proactive, adaptable and solution-oriented mindset.
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.
