Quality Control Analyst

IFF • Holmdel, NJ

1d • $52,556 - $75,080 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to apply your laboratory expertise to ensure quality, support innovation, and help bring exceptional fragrance experiences to life? 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 Holmdel, New Jersey, United States, and is an on-site role. Be part of a collaborative, detail-oriented, and quality-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Requirements

• Degree in Cosmetics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Laboratory testing experience or strong interest in quality control laboratory activities.
• Ability to perform routine analytical and sensory testing with attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to follow established procedures.
• Strong scheduling, planning, and task management skills.
• Commitment to safety practices for people, products, and equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Comfort working with automated systems and digital task management tools.
• Ability to read English and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with fragrance, cosmetics, flavors, or related laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with gas chromatography, flash point testing, refractive index, density, or color analysis.
• Experience using SAP or maintaining technical data in quality or laboratory systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform sensory, appearance, and color analysis of raw materials used in the Creative Center, by customers, and in fragrances produced by the Sample Lab.
• Prepare samples and perform laboratory analyses, including gas chromatography, density, refractive index, CIE Lab color, and flash point testing for fragrances produced by the Sample Lab.
• Record sensory and analytical results with accuracy and create fragrance specifications in the system.
• Issue technical documentation, including certificates of analysis.
• Support administrative activities such as sample library management, shipping target procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices procedures, and SAP data maintenance.
• Perform regular maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting of quality control equipment, including gas chromatography equipment, Ismatec tubes, and flash point equipment.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers to support quality, documentation, and sample-related needs.
• Support investigations of quality deviations and assist in implementing corrective actions when required.

Benefits

• Opportunities to develop specialized expertise in fragrance quality control while working alongside experienced industry professionals.
• Join a company that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and opportunities for professional growth.
• A chance to contribute to a global company focused on innovation, inclusion, and sustainable solutions.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level