Associate Designer - Dairy Applications

IFF • South Brunswick, NJ

1d • $60,064 - $75,080 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to grow your design skills while contributing to innovative flavor and ingredient solutions used in products people enjoy every day? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products and inspire the senses. Within IFF’s Taste business unit, we craft unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape market trends, and drive customer success. The role is based in South Brunswick, NJ and is an onsite (Anchor) position, requiring presence in the lab and pilot plant five days per week. You will be part of a collaborative, curious, and growth-oriented team where learning, innovation, and partnership are at the core of what we do. Your potential is our inspiration.

Requirements

• University or college degree in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology
• One to two years of experience in the industrial food, ingredient, or flavor industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Organized approach to managing assigned tasks under supervision
• Interest in developing technical, creative, and application knowledge within the Taste function
• Ability to work effectively in a lab and pilot plant environment
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with flavor or ingredient solutions
• Exposure to customer technical support activities such as plant trials or troubleshooting
• Curiosity about innovation, technology, and market or consumer trends

Responsibilities

• Support the Design team in developing flavor and ingredient solutions under the guidance of senior designers
• Participate in projects from concept creation through production, with supervision
• Take ownership of assigned creative project tasks within broader projects
• Set up, conduct, and analyze basic tests and experiments to support development work
• Build an understanding of functional ingredients, flavoring materials, end uses, and customer applications
• Apply regulatory awareness, including exposure to GRA (Global Regulatory Affairs) requirements, and understand their impact on development and recommendations
• Use IFF flavor and ingredient portfolios and tools to search, select, and refine solutions
• Follow and maintain compliance with IFF safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures

Benefits

• Learn from experienced professionals in a collaborative design environment
• Gain hands-on experience in flavor and ingredient development
• Work on solutions that impact well-known consumer products
• Grow your skills through structured learning and on-the-job development
• Join an inclusive workplace where your individuality helps unleash our collective potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree