QC Technician Trainee

IFF•Jacksonville, FL

2d•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. Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design. The role is based in Jacksonville, FL (onsite 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 and physical analyses to ensure product quality. Conduct tests such as wet chemistry, flashpoint, density, refractive index, color, and viscosity. Prepare and analyze Gas Chromatography (GC) samples. Enter and track data in SAP, PLM, and IFFMAN systems. Collaborate with QC teams and chemists for special testing. Load samples for GC, density, and color analysis. Support resolution of quality issues across production and planning. What Makes You the Right Fit Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field (or 3–5 years lab experience). At least 1 year as a lab technician, ideally in fragrance or flavor industry. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Knowledge of SAP or similar systems. Ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy. How Would You Stand Out? Experience with GC and advanced analytical instruments. Familiarity with PLM systems. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Why Choose Us? Competitive pay and benefits. Professional growth opportunities. Inclusive and collaborative culture. Access to advanced technology. Wellness programs. Commitment to sustainability 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

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field (or 3–5 years lab experience).
At least 1 year as a lab technician, ideally in fragrance or flavor industry.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Knowledge of SAP or similar systems.
Ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GC and advanced analytical instruments.
Familiarity with PLM systems.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine chemical and physical analyses to ensure product quality.
Conduct tests such as wet chemistry, flashpoint, density, refractive index, color, and viscosity.
Prepare and analyze Gas Chromatography (GC) samples.
Enter and track data in SAP, PLM, and IFFMAN systems.
Collaborate with QC teams and chemists for special testing.
Load samples for GC, density, and color analysis.
Support resolution of quality issues across production and planning.