Hybrid GC-MS Analyst: Allergen Detection & QC Impact

International Flavors & Fragrances (México), S de RL de CV; Tlalnepantla; Hybrid; MXN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global collaboration

Professional development

Job summary

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, and health & biosciences, invites an analytical chemist to join our quality-focused team in Tlalnepantla. You will perform GC analyses on materials and finished products, interpret GC-MS results for allergens and contaminants, and support investigations of deviations in a collaborative environment.

Based in a hybrid role in the State of Mexico, you will partner with global Quality Control labs, document findings in SAP, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science.
• 3–4 years in analytical chemistry, QA, or lab settings.
• Strong GC and MS knowledge with practical experience of at least 3 years.
• Solid understanding of organic chemistry and analytical methods.
• Experience interpreting analytical results and deviations from specs.
• Experience with SAP; exposure to SQL/Power BI/SharePoint a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced English communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, organization, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform GC analyses of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Interpret GC-MS results to identify allergens, phthalates, and other components.
• Investigate analytical deviations and support resolution of non-conforming materials and finished products.
• Collaborate with Global Quality Control labs to investigate rejections and identify root causes.
• Review formulation adjustments and exceptions to ensure product quality.
• Maintain analytical records and manage SAP quality transactions.
• Communicate analytical results to global stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on analytical efficiency and cost reduction.
• Evaluate raw material specifications with VQ/QA and R&D teams.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Quality control

Laboratory analysis

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Mass Spectrometry (MS)

SAP

SharePoint

Power BI

Power Automate

Python

SQL

Job description

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, and health & biosciences, invites an analytical chemist to join our quality-focused team in Tlalnepantla. You will perform GC analyses on materials and finished products, interpret GC-MS results for allergens and contaminants, and support investigations of deviations in a collaborative environment.

Based in a hybrid role in the State of Mexico, you will partner with global Quality Control labs, document findings in SAP, and contribute to continuous