Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

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 Jakarta, Indonesia (onsite). Be part of an agile, collaborative, and strategic team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Evaluate raw materials and new technologies introduced by R&D.
Participate in special projects, including Re-imagine platforms.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across Creation, GRA, Operations, and more.
Learn and apply cost optimization techniques in flavor formulation.
Build knowledge of global and regional flavor legislation.
Interpret and utilize PX (Product Experience) data to support creative projects.
Gain hands-on experience in production processes: Liquid Compounding, Powder Blending, and Spray Drying.
Use IT tools to assess formulation changes across countries and factories.
Understand IFF’s business strategy, core technologies, and customer segmentation.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Graduate of IFF Flavorist School or equivalent external program or at least 2–3 years of experience as a trainee in a flavor creation environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
Strong understanding of the creative process and its impact on cost and performance.
Familiarity with flavor industry trends and IFF’s competitive positioning.
Ability to manage project data and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Experience modifying formulations to meet customer or business criteria.
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams

How Would You Stand Out?

Strategic thinker with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Passionate about continuous improvement and innovation.
Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic regulatory landscape.

Why Choose Us?

Opportunity to work with global leaders in bioscience innovation.
Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
Collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
Structured learning and development programs and opportunities.

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

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