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.
Taste: 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 Melbourne, Australia. 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
- Assist in seasoning compounding for culinary and snack products.
- Support the development of culinary products such as bouillon, instant noodles, meat products, and savory plant‑based items.
- Conduct seasoning functionality testing using the Brookfield PFT.
- Assist in applying seasonings onto various snack bases.
- Manage flavor and raw material inventory to ensure availability for project briefs.
- Support seasoning scale‑up activities in the factory.
- Manage shelf‑life studies for snack seasonings.
- Maintain inventory of snack bases.
- Organize and maintain lab supplies, instruments, and maintenance records, follow safety practices, and collaborate with other departments.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Currently pursuing or having completed a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related technical field.
- Entry-level role; 1 year of experience in an application lab, R&D, or related areas is preferred.
- Strong multitasking ability, good hands‑on skills, fast execution, and able to work under pressure.
- Capable of working effectively in a cross‑functional and multicultural environment.
- Good English communication skills.
- Knowledgeable in laboratory safety practices and related chemical processes.
- Demonstrates responsibility, reliability, and willingness to learn in a technical work setting
How Would You Stand Out?
- Strong foundation in Food Science and Food Technology.
- Practical laboratory skills, including technical procedures and safe lab practices.
- Experience or interest in Research and Development within food-related fields.
Why Choose Us?
- Professional Training opportunities
- Learning and development programs
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