Sample Laboratory Assistant

International Flavors & Fragrances (México), S de RL de CV; Tlalnepantla; On-site; MXN 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances (México), S de RL de CV is seeking a dedicated sampling professional to support product quality and food safety by ensuring accurate sampling of raw materials, finished products, and recurring samples at our on-site facility in the State of Mexico.

You will develop and update operating instructions, maintain documentation, ensure GMP compliance, and collaborate with Quality and Production teams to drive improvements and optimize sampling processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or technical degree in a related field such as Food Engineering or Chemistry.
• Experience with quality, food safety, sampling, or manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of GMP and documentation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling of raw materials, finished products, and recurring samples under quality and food safety conditions.
• Prepare, identify, and deliver samples to Quality laboratories for evaluation.
• Develop and update operating instructions and documentation related to sampling activities.

Skills

Quality assurance

Food safety

Sampling

Laboratory processes

Documentation

GMP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Shift work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to support product quality and food safety by ensuring accurate and reliable sampling throughout our manufacturing processes? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success. The role is based in Tlalnepantla, State of Mexico (on-site, shift-based role). Be part of a quality-focused, collaborative, and results-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Perform sampling of raw materials, finished products, and recurring samples under appropriate quality and food safety conditions. Ensure samples are properly prepared, identified, handled, and delivered to Quality laboratories for evaluation. Develop and update operating instructions, procedures, and documentation related to sampling activities. Maintain task-related safety analyses and operational documentation up to date. Monitor inventory levels of supplies and materials required for sampling activities. Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), documentation practices, and established internal processes. Support scale-up activities for new product wins when required. Collaborate with Quality, Production, and other teams to ensure effective execution of sampling activities. Generate and support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives within the area.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Technical degree or Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Experience or knowledge related to quality, food safety, sampling, laboratory, or manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of food quality and food safety principles
• Understanding of prerequisite programs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Ability to follow sampling procedures and maintain accurate documentation
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and discipline in operational activities
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive mindset with an interest in continuous improvement
• Availability to work rotating shifts

How Would You Stand Out?

• Previous experience in food, flavors, ingredients, or related manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting sampling, Quality Control, or food safety activities
• Participation in continuous improvement or cost-saving initiatives

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to contribute directly to product quality and food safety
• Exposure to manufacturing and Quality processes within a global organization
• Collaboration with Quality, Production, and other cross-functional teams
• Learning and professional development opportunities
• Participation in continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborative environment focused on quality, safety, and operational excellence

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.