Are you passionate about supporting innovation that helps create the future of taste?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Taste Business Unit: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.
This role is based in
South, PA (
on-site position). Be part of an
adaptable, collaborative and detailoriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You'll Make a Difference
- Support creative Flavorists in the development of new flavors for customers.
- Accurately compound flavor formulations and assist in all steps of the formulation process.
- Handle raw materials, manage flavor stocks, and maintain an organized laboratory environment.
- Measure physical properties of flavors and support data recording as required.
- Prepare raw materials for evaluation and ensure availability for daily lab use.
- Follow all laboratory and plant safety rules and GMP guidelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Applications, Sales, QC and Sensory.
- Apply flavors into bases and participate in tastings and product evaluations.
- Understand project workflows-from creation to application, production and scale-up.
- Build foundational knowledge of C&A and R&D libraries/tools within the IFF toolbox.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Strong computer skills, including SAP, Microsoft Office and IFF systems (as required).
- Strong practical math skills for preparing dilutions and supporting flavor creation processes.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with internal and external partners.
- Ability to taste and evaluate sensory attributes of flavors and applications.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to support team objectives.
- Fluent English communication.
- Well-organized, proactive self-starter with motivation to develop new skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Biological or Chemical Sciences with 1-2 years of lab experience OR minimum 3 years industrial lab or chemical industry experience with strong motivation for continued development.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Previous experience in a flavor laboratory or food & beverage R&D environment.
- Familiarity with sensory evaluation or analytical testing methods.
- Ability to quickly adapt to new digital tools, lab systems and technologies.
Why Choose Us?
- Medical insurance.
- Vision and dental insurance.
- Private pension plan.
- Annual bonus opportunity.
- Career development opportunities
- Paid parental leave.
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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International Flavors and Fragrances
medical insurance, dental insurance, parental leave
Feb 13, 2026