Associate Perfumery Technician

IFF; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; 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 NY on-site role involves weighing fragrance compounds, preparing materials, and ensuring accurate documentation and barcode tracking.

You will support fragrance oil applications, manage raw material inventory, and assist with safety and lab housekeeping while collaborating with a detail-oriented team to drive quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, technical degree, or equivalent educational 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 compliance

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree

Tools

Automated systems

Lab equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about fragrance creation and eager to contribute to products that inspire consumers around the world? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Scent

Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise, and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

The role is based in New York, NY (on-site role). Be part of a collaborative, detail-oriented, and innovative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• 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.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 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.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Previous experience in a fragrance, flavor, cosmetics, consumer goods, or laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management, sample preparation, or laboratory best practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Why Choose Us?

• Work alongside fragrance experts and contribute to products enjoyed by consumers worldwide.
• Gain hands‑on experience in fragrance creation, sample preparation, and laboratory operations.
• Join a company that combines science, creativity, and innovation to shape sensory experiences.
• Access learning and development opportunities that support professional growth.
• Collaborate with diverse global teams in an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Be part of a purpose‑driven organization committed to sustainability and innovation.

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

Salary Ranges

43.554,00ㅤ-ㅤ62.220,00ㅤUSD