Sensory Scientist: Flavor & Quality Evaluator (On-site MX)

Iff; Tlalnepantla; On-site; MXN 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF seeks a sensory evaluation professional to ensure the quality and consistency of flavors, fragrances, and ingredients used in consumer products. The role is based on-site in Tlalnepantla, Mexico, within a collaborative, detail-oriented team focused on accurate sensory testing and data-driven quality decisions.

You will perform sensory evaluations of materials and finished products, conduct descriptive, discriminative, and affective tests, support product releases, and produce clear technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience or knowledge in sensory evaluation.
• Knowledge of sensory methodologies (discriminative, descriptive, affective).
• Experience with sample preparation, handling, identification and traceability.
• Ability to capture, analyze, and interpret sensory data with basic statistics.
• Prepare clear technical reports and maintain documentation.
• Knowledge of quality systems and laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform sensory evaluations of raw materials, finished products, experimental samples, and retention samples.
• Conduct discriminative, descriptive, and affective sensory tests per procedures.
• Support product release evaluations and identify sensory differences impacting quality.
• Prepare, code, handle, and store samples with proper traceability.
• Capture, verify, and analyze sensory data using basic statistics.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain auditable records of evaluations.
• Support investigations related to customer complaints, CAPA and quality deviations.
• Collaborate with Production, Creation & Design, Quality, and Lab teams.

Skills

Sensory evaluation

Quality control

Lab procedures

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science/related field

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

IFF seeks a sensory evaluation professional to ensure the quality and consistency of flavors, fragrances, and ingredients used in consumer products. The role is based on-site in Tlalnepantla, Mexico, within a collaborative, detail-oriented team focused on accurate sensory testing and data-driven quality decisions.

You will perform sensory evaluations of materials and finished products, conduct descriptive, discriminative, and affective tests, support product releases, and produce clear technical