Flavorist Assistant

About the Role

This is an onsite role based in Lakeland, Florida, within IFF's Taste Business Unit. You will be part of a creative, collaborative, and customer-focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, analyze, and accurately record flavor formulations within company systems.
• Conduct flavor formulation activities, including raw material handling, weighing, measuring physical properties, and documentation.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, flavor stocks, and raw material organization.
• Follow all laboratory safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and site procedures.
• Partner with Research & Development (R&D) and cross-functional teams to support projects and business objectives.
• Perform laboratory processes required for intermediates and finished flavors, including liquid compounding, extractions, and rotary evaporation techniques.
• Assist with sensory evaluations, tasting sessions, and product assessments.
• Maintain detailed records, organized notes, and accurate experimental documentation.
• Support a clean, efficient, and compliant laboratory environment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Food Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in laboratory, food industry, chemical industry, or related technical fields.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, SAP, and other applicable business systems.
• Practical mathematical skills, including calculations and preparation of ingredient dilutions and formulations.
• Ability to evaluate and distinguish sensory characteristics of flavors and food applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accurate documentation practices.
• Successful completion of IFF's internal sensory assessment.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience working in flavor, food ingredient, beverage, dairy, sweet goods, or savory product development environments.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and processes used in flavor creation and product evaluation.
• Additional language capabilities beyond English.