Laboratory Technician (Taste - Snacks)

IFF•Carrollton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to make an impact in a dynamic lab environment? 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. The role is based in Carrollton, TX, USA (on-site) . Be part of a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You’ll Make a Difference Compound, blend, and prepare seasoning prototypes, trials, and customer samples with accuracy and consistency Maintain and organize laboratory inventory, including raw materials, packaging components, and lab supplies Track stock levels and communicate replenishment needs to ensure uninterrupted workflow Assist seasoning developers with bench work, sample preparation, and project support Operate laboratory equipment safely and follow all quality and food safety procedures Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant lab environment Support data entry, sample labeling, and record keeping for formulations and trials Participate in sensory evaluations and product testing as needed What Makes You the Right Fit High school diploma required; associate degree or technical certification in food science or related field is a plus Experience in a food lab, production environment, or culinary setting is a plus Strong attention to detail and ability to follow formulas and procedures accurately Comfortable working with powders, seasonings, and food ingredients Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with developers and cross-functional teams How Would You Stand Out? Reliable, proactive, and eager to learn Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment Passionate about food, flavor, and product creation Why Choose Us? Opportunity to work with a global leader in taste innovation Professional development and learning programs Inclusive and collaborative work environment Exposure to cutting-edge flavor technologies Competitive benefits package Career growth opportunities 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. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

Requirements

High school diploma required; associate degree or technical certification in food science or related field is a plus
Experience in a food lab, production environment, or culinary setting is a plus
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow formulas and procedures accurately
Comfortable working with powders, seasonings, and food ingredients
Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with developers and cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Reliable, proactive, and eager to learn
Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Passionate about food, flavor, and product creation

Responsibilities

Compound, blend, and prepare seasoning prototypes, trials, and customer samples with accuracy and consistency
Maintain and organize laboratory inventory, including raw materials, packaging components, and lab supplies
Track stock levels and communicate replenishment needs to ensure uninterrupted workflow
Assist seasoning developers with bench work, sample preparation, and project support
Operate laboratory equipment safely and follow all quality and food safety procedures
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant lab environment
Support data entry, sample labeling, and record keeping for formulations and trials
Participate in sensory evaluations and product testing as needed