Analyst II, READI

International Flavours & Fragrances India Private Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. The role is based in Chennai, India, delivering expert analytical support to global manufacturing, quality and innovation teams.

You will interpret GC and GC-MS data to drive quality decisions, investigate deviations and customer complaints, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve technical challenges. The position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and digital initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in analytical laboratories, quality, or chromatography-based roles.
• Hands-on experience with GC and GC-MS instrumentation and data interpretation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and root-cause investigation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert analytical support to global manufacturing, quality, and innovation teams.
• Interpret GC and GC-MS data to drive quality and material disposition decisions.
• Investigate quality deviations, OOS results, and customer complaints to minimize risk.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve technical and quality challenges.
• Support continuous improvement and digital initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

GC and GC-MS data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Power Automate

Job description

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in Flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Global Business Services: Delivering streamlined, scalable support—enhancing efficiency, compliance and service excellence across the company. The role is based in Chennai , India . Be part of a solution oriented and advanced team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You'll Make a Difference Deliver expert analytical support to global manufacturing, quality, and innovation teams. Interpret GC and GC-MS data to drive quality and material disposition decisions. Investigate quality deviations, OOS results, and customer complaints to minimize risk. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve technical and quality challenges. Support continuous improvement and digital initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in analytical laboratories, quality, or chromatography-based roles.
• Hands-on experience with GC and/or GC-MS instrumentation and data interpretation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and root-cause investigation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across global teams.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, Power Automate, or similar analytics tools.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, trend monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience building dashboards, KPI reports, or automated reporting solutions.
• Exposure to laboratory informatics, digital transformation, or automation projects.
• Background in flavors, fragrances, food, pharmaceutical, or specialty chemical industries.

Why Choose Us?

• Join a global leader in Taste, Scent, Food Ingredients, and Health & biosciences.
• Work with diverse international teams on impactful business-critical projects.
• Gain exposure to advanced analytical technologies and global quality operations.
• Access continuous learning, career growth, and professional development opportunities.
• Be part of an innovative, collaborative culture focused on scientific excellence and customer success.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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

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

At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work.

We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.