Sample Laboratory Assistant

IFF; Tlalnepantla; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, seeks a Sampling & Quality Associate in Mexico to support product quality and food safety through accurate sampling across manufacturing processes.

Based on-site in Tlalnepantla, you will perform sampling of raw materials and finished products, maintain documentation, and collaborate with Quality, Production and other teams to drive continuous improvement and GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or technical degree in a related field with a focus on food or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality systems, GMP, and food safety principles.
• Experience with sampling, lab processes, or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling of raw materials, finished products, and recurring samples under quality and food safety conditions.
• Ensure samples are prepared, identified, and delivered to Quality laboratories for evaluation.
• Develop and update sampling-related instructions, procedures, and documentation.
• Maintain up-to-date safety analyses and operation documentation for sampling tasks.
• Monitor inventory of sampling supplies and materials.
• Ensure GMP compliance and adherence to internal processes.
• Support scale-up activities for new product wins when required.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and other teams to execute sampling tasks effectively.
• Generate and support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives in sampling area.

Skills

Quality & food safety

Sampling procedures

Documentation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Technical degree or Bachelor’s in Food Engineering/Food Chemistry/Chemical/Industrial Eng.

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to support product quality and food safety by ensuring accurate and reliable sampling throughout our manufacturing processes?

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