QC Technician Trainee

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

Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent driven by pioneering creativity science consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

The role is based on Jacksonville FL (On- site 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

• Operate and monitor chemical processing equipment to ensure safe efficient and compliant production of chemical compounds.
• Control manufacturing processes using technical knowledge of chemical operations and process parameters.
• Perform analytical testing to support both process control and quality assurance activities.
• Utilize laboratory instrumentation to evaluate raw materials in-process samples and finished products.
• Lead and coordinate daily activities of hourly production employees ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor product quality and troubleshoot process issues to maintain operational excellence.
• Document test results production data and process observations in accordance with company procedures.
• Collaborate with Production Quality and Engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with safety environmental and quality standards across all operations.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Technology Chemical Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing laboratory or process operations environment.
• Working knowledge of gas chromatography (GC) gained through academic or professional experience.
• Understanding of basic laboratory analyses including titrations pH measurements moisture testing and color comparison techniques.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as gas chromatographs pH meters conductivity meters densitometers refractometers spectrophotometers moisture analyzers and analytical balances.
• Strong computer skills and experience using common software applications for data entry and reporting.
• Ability to read interpret and follow written procedures and technical instructions.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate activities with production personnel.
• Ability to organize prioritize and manage multiple testing requests from various sources simultaneously.

How You Would Stand Out

• Previous experience working in a chemical processing or specialty chemical manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on laboratory experience performing quality control testing and process support analyses.
• Experience using advanced analytical instruments such as Gas Chromatography (GC) Karl Fischer titration Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) or Total Sulfur Analysis.

Why Choose Us

• Join a global leader in innovative ingredients flavors fragrances and specialty solutions.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values safety quality and continuous improvement.
• Gain exposure to advanced chemical manufacturing and laboratory technologies.
• Build your technical expertise through hands-on experience and professional development opportunities.
• Partner with experienced professionals across Production Quality and Engineering teams.
• Contribute to products that make a positive impact on customers and consumers worldwide.

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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