Job Summary

As a Flavorist Trainee, you will be part of a hands-on, entry-level program where you’ll learn how to conduct laboratory work and generate experimental data to support technical teams in both reactive and proactive projects. You’ll work under the guidance of experienced professionals and begin building your career in the flavor industry.

🧪 Ideal Candidate Profile

Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related fields (degree optional).
Recent graduate or in the final stage of studies.
No prior experience required – full training provided.
Availability to work Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

📚 Responsibilities

Participate in IFF’s structured technical training program:
Raw material evaluation.
Gustatory assessments.
Technical study of ingredients.
Flavor evaluation and formula weighing.

Learn and apply basic laboratory procedures and protocols:
Sample preparation and evaluation.
Analytical measurements (e.g., pH, Karl-Fisher).
Extraction of market products using standardized techniques.
Basic operation and maintenance of GC-FID and GC-MS instruments.
Routine maintenance of lab equipment.
Organize and maintain lab supplies, instruments, and maintenance records.
Follow lab safety practices and maintain cleanliness.
Develop olfactive and taste discrimination skills to differentiate similar flavor profiles.
Manage time effectively across multiple projects.
Seek supervisor approval before making changes to assigned tasks.

🧠 We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:

Proactive and eager to learn.
Creative and open to new ideas.
Transparent, not afraid to ask questions or own mistakes.
Confident, with strong interpersonal and commercial skills.
Knowledgeable in lab safety and chemical processes.
Technically skilled and committed to high-quality work.

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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