Quality Control Specialist

Iff-c92e5b82; San Marino; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, and food ingredients, is seeking a Quality Assurance professional for its San Marino operations. The role focuses on maintaining QMS, ensuring food safety, and regulatory compliance across product lines.

You will work with cross-functional teams to uphold quality standards, manage labeling, and stay current with EU and international regulations, contributing to a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control or related area.
• Degree in Food Science & Technology or Chemistry (or related field).
• Knowledge of industry regulations and certifications (e.g., ISO, HACCP, FSSC 22000).
• Good command of English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, HACCP).
• Monitor EU and international food legislation and regulations.
• Prepare technical data sheets and safety data sheets for finished products.
• Manage labeling activities and collaborate with design agencies/customers.
• Support supplier qualification and maintain product documentation.
• Prepare periodic reports on product performance and quality indicators.
• Coordinate with R&D, Production, Logistics, and Sales to ensure compliance; promote quality awareness.
• Conduct internal audits and drive corrective/improvement actions.

Skills

Quality control

Analytical skills

English language

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Education

BSc in Food Science and Technology or Chemistry or related field

Tools

Label design software

Job description

Job SummaryAre you passionate about ensuring product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.The role is based in San Marino . You will join the Quality Team, report directly to the Quality Manager, and help ensure that products meet quality standards and comply with applicable regulations. Be part of an experienced, detail-oriented, and quality-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.Where You’ll Make a DifferenceImplement and maintain the company’s Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001, Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).Monitor and keep up to date with European Union and international food legislation and regulations.Prepare technical data sheets and safety data sheets for finished products.Manage labeling activities, including preparing label drafts for final printing and collaborating with graphic design agencies and/or customers’ technical departments.Support supplier qualification activities and manage documentation related to products and services.Prepare periodic reports on product performance and key quality indicators.Collaborate with the Research and Development, Production, Logistics, and Sales Departments to ensure compliance with regulations and company procedures, while promoting awareness of quality and food safety requirements throughout the organization.Conduct or support internal audits to verify procedural compliance, identify anomalies or defects, and implement or recommend corrective and improvement actions to the Quality Manager.What Makes You the Right FitPrevious professional experience in quality control or a related area.A degree or diploma in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, or a related field.Knowledge of industry regulations.Knowledge of food-related system and product certifications.Good command of the English language.Strong analytical skills.Strong attention to detail and a quality-oriented mindset.Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office.For logistical reasons related to commuting, you must live in the vicinity of the company.How Would You Stand Out?Previous experience gained within the food industry.Knowledge of European Union food legislation and international food regulations.Proficiency in label design and/or label management software.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