Associate Fragrance Lab Technician

IFF; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. The role is based in New York, NY (on-site).

You will weigh fragrance compounds, prepare materials, and support QC standards while maintaining precise records and safety practices. Join a collaborative team focused on science, creativity, and innovation, contributing to fragrance design and development with attention to detail and strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma, technical degree, or equivalent educational background.
• Chemical, laboratory, technical, or related scientific background.
• Internship, laboratory training, or early-career experience in a technical environment is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to follow procedures, protocols, and quality standards consistently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with automated systems and computer-based task management tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand English-language documentation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Weigh fragrance compounds accurately according to established formulas, procedures, and good manufacturing practices.
• Prepare and process raw materials while ensuring proper barcode tracking, labeling, conditioning, and documentation.
• Produce fragrance oil reference samples that serve as quality control standards for manufacturing.
• Safely handle fragrance ingredients and chemical materials in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols.
• Fill sample requests and prepare perfume submissions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete all required administrative and system-related documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Manage raw material inventory, including shelf-life monitoring, replenishment requests, labeling, and contamination prevention.
• Prepare fragrance oil applications for internal evaluation using appropriate laboratory techniques and best practices.
• Support laboratory operations through equipment maintenance, housekeeping activities, and adherence to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Procedures following

Verbal and written communication

English-reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. The role is based in New York, NY (on-site).

You will weigh fragrance compounds, prepare materials, and support QC standards while maintaining precise records and safety practices. Join a collaborative team focused on science, creativity, and innovation, contributing to fragrance design and development with attention to detail and strong