Sensory evaluator

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Tlalnepantla; Presencial; MXN 210.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional onboarding

Training programs

Global opportunities

Flavor innovation exposure

Cross-functional teamwork

Descripción de la vacante

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) seeks a sensory science professional for on-site work in Tlalnepantla, Estado de México. The role focuses on evaluating flavor ingredients and products, preparing samples, and applying GC-MS analytics within GLP/GMP frameworks.

You will collaborate with Quality, R&D, and Manufacturing teams to ensure product consistency and drive continuous improvement in sensory methods and analytical processes.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of sensory/quality laboratory experience.
• Experience with flavors and raw materials.
• Familiarity with GLP and GMP.

Responsabilidades

• Manage, prepare, acquire, and interpret raw material and product samples for sensory and analytical evaluations.
• Support sensory and quality assessments utilizing analytical techniques such as GC-MS.
• Conduct sensory discriminative testing in accordance with established methodologies and procedures.
• Interpret analytical and sensory results to support quality and product evaluation decisions.
• Generate, maintain, and communicate reports related to sample analysis and sensory evaluations.
• Collaborate with Quality, R&D, and Manufacturing teams to support product evaluation processes.
• Maintain compliance with GLP, GMP, food safety, and safety requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to sensory evaluation, analytical testing, and laboratory processes.

Conocimientos

GC-MS

Sensory testing

GLP/GMP knowledge

MS Office

SAP familiarity

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering / Food Chemistry / Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

GC-MS equipment

Laboratory instruments

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Are you passionate about sensory science and analytical evaluation, helping ensure the quality and consistency of flavor ingredients and finished products? 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, Estado de México (on-site role, shift-based operation). Be part of a creative, analytical, and 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

• Manage, prepare, acquire, and interpret raw material and product samples for sensory and analytical evaluations
• Support sensory and quality assessments utilizing analytical techniques such as Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
• Conduct sensory discriminative testing in accordance with established methodologies and procedures
• Interpret analytical and sensory results to support quality and product evaluation decisions
• Generate, maintain, and communicate reports related to sample analysis and sensory evaluations
• Participate in regression testing and acceptance testing activities to validate product consistency and quality
• Collaborate with Quality, Product Development, and Manufacturing teams to support product evaluation processes
• Maintain compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, and safety requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to sensory evaluation, analytical testing, and laboratory processes

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a sensory laboratory, quality laboratory, or related analytical environment
• Knowledge of sensory discriminative testing methodologies
• Experience working with flavors, raw materials, and sensory evaluation processes
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, and safety principles
• Experience working with laboratory equipment and analytical tools, including GC-MS
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles and allergen management processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and business systems such as SAP
• Intermediate English proficiency preferred

How Would You Stand Out?

• Strong ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and functions
• Experience managing priorities independently while maintaining high levels of accuracy and organization
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies

Why Choose Us?

• Professional onboarding process
• Training opportunities focused on sensory science and analytical methods
• Learning and development programs within a global organization
• Exposure to flavor innovation and product development processes
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional interaction across Quality, R&D, and Manufacturing teams
• Opportunity to build your career within a global leader in the Taste industry

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.