Flavorist Assistant

IFF•Tastepoint South, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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 detail‑oriented 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.