Sensory evaluator

IFF; Tlalnepantla; Presencial; MXN 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. The role is based in Tlalnepantla, Estado de México (on-site).

You will manage sensory samples, support GC-MS analyses, and help ensure product quality and consistency with rigorous lab practices. The ideal candidate has a sensory or quality lab background, experience with flavors or raw materials, and familiarity with GLP/GMP principles.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a sensory or quality laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of sensory discriminative testing methods and GLP/GMP is preferred.
• Experience with flavors, raw materials, and sensory evaluation processes is a plus.
• Proficiency with standard lab equipment and SAP/MS Office tools is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Manage, prepare, acquire, and interpret sensory samples for evaluations.
• Support sensory and quality assessments using GC-MS and related analytical methods.
• Conduct sensory discriminative testing per established procedures.
• Interpret results to support quality and product decisions.
• Generate and communicate reports from sample analyses and sensory work.
• Collaborate with Quality, R&D, and Manufacturing teams to improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with GLP, GMP, food safety, and safety requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in sensory evaluation and lab processes.

Conocimientos

Sensory testing

Quality awareness

English proficiency

SAP familiarity

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

GC-MS

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