Application Laboratory Manager
About The Position
Are you passionate about leading laboratory operations and developing high-performing teams that bring innovative fragrance creations to life? 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. This role will lead our lab in our NYC location and will require to be on-site 5 days a week. Come be part of a collaborative, customer-focused, and solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant laboratory experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
- Experience managing operations within a laboratory environment with a strong focus on quality and service delivery.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety requirements, regulatory compliance practices, and risk management principles.
- Proven ability to lead people, develop talent, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience using data, metrics, and performance indicators to drive decision-making.
Nice To Haves
- Prior management of a fragrance laboratory and experience leading and implementing laboratory optimization, lean, or continuous improvement programs.
- Creative problem-solving skills with a proactive and adaptable approach to challenges.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations of the Innovation Creation & Design (IC&D) Operations Laboratory, ensuring high-quality sample and evaluation preparation delivered on time and in full.
- Drive laboratory performance through effective resource planning, workload balancing, capacity management, and key performance indicator monitoring.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards, environmental requirements, waste management procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Lead, coach, and develop laboratory team members through clear objectives, performance management, onboarding, and training programs.
- Establish and maintain standardized operating procedures to improve consistency, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with internal stakeholders including Perfumers, Sales, Consumer Insights, Quality Control, and Science, Technology & Innovation teams.
- Manage laboratory improvement projects and support change initiatives that enhance service levels, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
- Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, organization, and operational readiness.
- Collaborate with global laboratory peers to align best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k)
- vacation
- holidays
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- annual bonus plan
- recognition by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Perks & Benefits
- career development
- commuter benefits
- tuition reimbursement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
