Lab Technician-1

International Flavours & Fragrances India Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavours & Fragrances India Private Limited in Mumbai, India, seeks a laboratory support professional to enable fragrance and consumer testing through meticulous sample preparation and collaboration with chemists in development and evaluation efforts.

The role emphasizes laboratory operations, data recording, and inventory management, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment. Join a global leader advancing flavors, fragrances, and related sciences.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 1–3 years of laboratory, formulation, R&D, or technical support experience.
• Basic knowledge of analytical testing methods and laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Enable successful fragrance and consumer testing projects through high-quality sample preparation.
• Support innovation by assisting chemists in formulation development and product evaluation.
• Ensure laboratory efficiency through effective inventory management and equipment upkeep.
• Contribute to delivering exceptional internal and external customer experiences.

Skills

Laboratory Operations & Safety

Sample Preparation & Testing

Data Recording & Analysis

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Collaboration

Inventory & Material Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Analytical Equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about service excellence? Would you love to work for a global organization that is doing more good for people and planet? 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 Mumbai, India. 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

Enable successful fragrance and consumer testing projects through high-quality sample preparation. Support innovation by assisting chemists in formulation development and product evaluation. Ensure laboratory efficiency through effective inventory management and equipment upkeep. Contribute to delivering exceptional internal and external customer experiences.

What Makes You the Right Fit?

• Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 1–3 years of laboratory, formulation, R&D, or technical support experience.
• Basic knowledge of analytical testing methods and laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Laboratory Operations & Safety
• Sample Preparation & Testing
• Data Recording & Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Inventory & Material Management

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience in fragrance, flavors, cosmetics, personal care, consumer goods, or chemical industries.
• Knowledge of formulation development and stability testing.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and laboratory quality systems.
• Experience using laboratory information systems and analytical equipment.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Why Choose Us?

Be part of an innovative team shaping products that delight consumers worldwide. Work alongside experienced scientists, perfumers, and product development specialists. Gain hands-on exposure to formulation development, analytical testing, and research methodologies. Enjoy opportunities for learning, growth, and career advancement in a collaborative environment. Contribute to meaningful projects that transform ideas into market-leading solutions.

Equal Opportunity

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

Joy Through Science

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.

Inclusive Hiring Statement

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.