Hands-On R&D Technician, Microencapsulation

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Benicarló; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Global leader

Career development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Benicarló, Spain, is seeking an on-site R&D Technician to join the Delivery Systems team.

You will support daily lab and pilot plant activities, assist with sample preparation, basic testing, and routine analyses, and help maintain equipment and lab organization. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology, or a closely related field, with hands-on lab skills, attention to detail, and the ability

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology, or related field.
• Strong motivation to learn and apply scientific knowledge.
• Basic lab skills and comfort with processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the R&D Delivery Systems team in daily laboratory and pilot plant activities.
• Assist with sample preparation, basic testing, and routine analyses.
• Help maintain equipment, materials, and lab organization.
• Participate in small-scale trials under guidance from senior team members.
• Collect and record data accurately and reliably.
• Support technology transfer between lab, pilot plant, and production.

Skills

Basic laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Team communication

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Materials Science

PhD in Biotechnology

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Benicarló, Spain, is seeking an on-site R&D Technician to join the Delivery Systems team.

You will support daily lab and pilot plant activities, assist with sample preparation, basic testing, and routine analyses, and help maintain equipment and lab organization. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology, or a closely related field, with hands-on lab skills, attention to detail, and the ability