Junior Quality Analyst

For your awareness IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027 pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and at such time it will transition to CVC Capital applying for this position you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

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

Food Ingredients Business Unit:
Our Food Ingredients business develops innovative ingredient solutions that enhance taste texture nutrition and performance for a wide range of food applications. We partner with customers to meet evolving consumer expectations while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

The role is based in Newark DE USA (on-site).

Be part of a collaborative detail-oriented and quality-driven team where together we can achieve excellence and make a meaningful impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where Youll Make a Difference

• Perform chemical testing on raw materials in-process samples and finished products to support product quality and lot release
• Execute laboratory analyses (e.g. viscosity sieve analysis moisture content titration) using approved methods and standard operating procedures
• Document and report results in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Support investigations related to Out of Specification (OOS) Out of Trend (OOT) and non-conformance events
• Contribute to root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulatory requirements (FDA/USDA) and internal quality standards
• Maintain laboratory equipment through calibration verification and troubleshooting to ensure accuracy
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and Quality teams to resolve issues and support production timelines
• Participate in audits inspections and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen food safety and quality systems

What Makes You the Right Fit

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Food Science or a related scientific field
• 02 years of laboratory experience in food pharmaceutical or regulated environments
• Knowledge of chemical testing techniques and laboratory instrumentation
• Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and data integrity principles
• Experience documenting laboratory results and supporting investigations
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced team-oriented environment

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with LIMS systems (e.g. SoftTrace or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

How Would You Stand Out

• Experience in food ingredient or food manufacturing environments
• Exposure to audits inspections or regulatory compliance activities
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Why Choose Us

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Health wellness and retirement programs
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Exposure to global operations and cross-functional teams
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture
• Commitment to sustainability innovation and employee development

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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