Are you interested in building a career in flavor creation by supporting laboratory research, analysis, and development activities in a global company?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that enhance products used every day.
Taste – Flavor Creation & Development: We support the development of innovative flavors through research, technical analysis, and direct support to Flavorists, ensuring quality, safety, and technical excellence.
This role is based in Tlalnepantla, Mexico (on site), working Monday to Friday. You will be part of a proactive, creative, and responsible team, focused on research and flavor development. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Support research activities by performing technical assistance tasks, testing, data collection, and analysis.
Learn and apply basic laboratory procedures, processes, and protocols, including sample evaluation and preparation.
Perform analytical measurements such as pH, Karl Fischer, and other relevant analyses.
Conduct market product extractions using standardized and protocol‑based techniques.
Operate and perform basic maintenance of GC‑FID and GC‑MS equipment, as well as routine maintenance of GC instruments.
Organize and maintain laboratory supplies, instruments, and maintenance records.
Follow laboratory safety practices and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Develop olfactory and gustatory skills to distinguish between flavors with similar sensory characteristics.
Manage project timelines and prioritize assigned tasks.
Identify and apply safe laboratory practices, obtaining supervisor approval before making changes to assigned tasks.
What Makes You the Right Fit
Minimum 2 years of experience in laboratory, research, development, or related technical roles.
Knowledge of laboratory safety and relevant chemical processes.
Ability to apply functional and technical knowledge with a high level of accuracy and execution.
University degree or equivalent certification in Science & Technology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
Evidence of continuous education toward obtaining a bachelor’s degree (when applicable).
Proactive, creative, and responsible profile with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and follow established procedures.
Strong interest in developing a technical career in flavor creation and development.
How You Will Make an Impact
Providing reliable technical support for flavor development projects.
Contributing to the quality, safety, and efficiency of laboratory operations.
Strengthening the creative process through technical discipline and analytical control.
Why Choose Us?
Direct exposure to the flavor creation process within a global industry leader.
Hands‑on learning in laboratory work, instrumentation, and sensory analysis.
Development of technical and sensory skills critical for a career as a Flavorist.
Close collaboration with research and development teams.
Technical, collaborative, and excellence‑driven work environment.
Inclusive culture that supports professional growth and continuous learning.
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
