R&D Technologist, Food Ingredients
About The Position
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. This role focuses on innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. The position is based in Cedar Rapids, IA (on-site role) with an expectation of travel for a few weeks to business sites in Belgium/New Zealand. The R&D Technologist will be part of a collaborative, adaptable, and solution-oriented team supporting site start-up, enabling innovation, and making a real impact. At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart, striving for an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Broad technical understanding of food ingredients, formulations, and processing technologies
- Experience supporting laboratory, pilot, or industrial production environments
- Ability to work in a structured, project-based manner while managing multiple priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and quality
- Hands-on mindset with the ability to translate technical knowledge into practical solutions
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with Operations, Quality, and RD&I teams
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to support start-up and production activities
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting site commissioning, start-up, or plant-to-plant product and process transfers
- Familiarity with working in a manufacturing start-up or rapidly evolving environment
- Interest in international collaboration and global knowledge sharing
Responsibilities
- Support commissioning and start-up of a new manufacturing site from a product and product performance perspective
- Provide day-to-day technical support to Operations, resolving issues related to formulation, process performance, product quality, and manufacturing behavior
- Perform and support laboratory, pilot, and industrial trials, including preparation, testing, evaluation, and documentation
- Support scale-up activities and validation of formulations, processes, and operating parameters
- Contribute to troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives related to product, process, and quality performance
- Develop, evaluate, and optimize formulations in line with Taura and IFF standards and specifications
- Participate in New Product Development projects from concept through commercial launch
- Support Quality in the assessment and approval of new and alternative raw materials, including trials and analytical testing
- Ensure accurate technical documentation, specifications, and knowledge capture in alignment with global RD&I and quality systems
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Strong focus on sustainability, inclusion, and employee development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
