Lab Technician

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 shapetrends in flavor building and fuel market success.

The role is based in Melbourne Australia (onsite role). 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 Youll Make a Difference

• Support Seasoning Flavorists in developing innovativeseasonings for snack & bakery applications.
• Accurately compound flavor formulations by following established processes formulas and safety requirements.
• Measure powder flow and functionality data using specialized testing equipment.
• Ensure development samples are applied and presented to the highest standard using appropriate seasoning technologies and methodologies.
• Handle organize and prepare raw materials including weighing labeling and measuring physical properties as needed.
• Maintain an efficient well-organized laboratory and support raw material and flavor stock transfers.
• Prepare raw materials solutions and samples for evaluations ensuring readiness for sensory and application work.
• Follow all laboratory and plant safety procedures including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelors degree in Food Science Biology Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• 1-2 years experience in a Food or laboratory environment.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Solid practical mathematical skills with the ability to perform calculations related to formulations dilutions measurements and sample preparation.
• Ability to accurately follow detailed instructions formulas laboratory procedures and standard operating processes.
• Highly organized proactive and eager to learn new technical and sensory evaluation skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Ability to assess sensory characteristics of flavors and food products through tasting and evaluation activities.
• Commitment to safety quality cleanliness and laboratory best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Previous laboratory experience in food flavor ingredients beverage or consumer goods industries.
• Hands-on experience with flavor application seasoning development sample preparation or sensory evaluation.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment testing methodologies and data collection processes.
• Knowledge of snack bakery seasoning or flavor technologies.
• Experience working within GMP food safety or quality management systems.
• Passion for food innovation sensory science and flavor creation.

Why Choose Us

• Multinational and supporting environment
• Cafeteria health insurance
• Training opportunities
• Learning and development programs from day one

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.

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