Lab Technician

IFF • Terre Haute, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets. The role is based on Terre Haute, IN (On- site role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You’ll Make a Difference Perform routine and non‑routine chemical evaluations of raw materials, in‑process samples, streams, and finished goods within the ISO 9001 quality system. Investigate sources of product non‑conformance and participate in auditing activities to ensure manufacturing quality. Record, interpret, and transmit analytical data accurately and on time, including data entry and usage decisions in SAP. Calibrate, standardize, and maintain laboratory instruments; identify and report malfunctions or repair needs. Conduct environmental monitoring, including sampling and post‑sampling handling, following established protocols. Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment aligned with Chemical Hygiene requirements. Support test method development, data review, and continuous improvement activities within the lab. Communicate analytical findings and laboratory procedures effectively to lab technicians, process operators, and other stakeholders. Perform assigned duties during laboratory or plant emergencies while adhering to safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a closely related scientific field.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, analytical methods, and chemical testing techniques.
• Ability to work independently in a laboratory setting while exercising good judgment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for sharing findings and procedures.
• Demonstrated potential for taking on additional responsibilities and learning new skills.
• Experience maintaining laboratory documentation and following established protocols.
• Ability to support environmental monitoring, instrument calibration, and data accuracy.
• Comfortable working rotating 12‑hour shifts with occasional overtime as needed.
• Reliable communication access via home or mobile phone (with voicemail).

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing or improving laboratory test methods.
• Prior involvement in non‑conformance investigations or quality audits.
• Ability to train others in basic laboratory techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non‑routine chemical evaluations of raw materials, in‑process samples, streams, and finished goods within the ISO 9001 quality system.
• Investigate sources of product non‑conformance and participate in auditing activities to ensure manufacturing quality.
• Record, interpret, and transmit analytical data accurately and on time, including data entry and usage decisions in SAP.
• Calibrate, standardize, and maintain laboratory instruments; identify and report malfunctions or repair needs.
• Conduct environmental monitoring, including sampling and post‑sampling handling, following established protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment aligned with Chemical Hygiene requirements.
• Support test method development, data review, and continuous improvement activities within the lab.
• Communicate analytical findings and laboratory procedures effectively to lab technicians, process operators, and other stakeholders.
• Perform assigned duties during laboratory or plant emergencies while adhering to safety and environmental requirements.

Benefits

• Opportunity to play a key role in ensuring product quality and compliance in a highly regulated environment.
• Work within an ISO‑certified operation with exposure to technical, laboratory, and manufacturing functions.
• Hands‑on experience with analytical testing, environmental monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Stable, on‑site role with cross‑functional interaction across Production, QC, QA, and Maintenance.
• Strong focus on safety, environmental responsibility, and professional development.
• Meaningful work that directly supports product integrity and customer trust.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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