Flavor Lab Assistant - Onsite Lakeland Flavor Innovation

Tribonet; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is seeking a Food Science professional for an onsite flavor formulation role at the Citrus Innovation Center in Lakeland, Florida. You will prepare and analyze flavor formulations, manage materials, and ensure accurate documentation within GMP guidelines.

The role involves collaboration with R&D and cross-functional teams, sensory evaluations, and maintaining a compliant laboratory environment. A 1–2 year background in lab or related fields is desirable, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous documentation.
• Ability to work independently while managing priorities and deadlines.
• 1–2 years of lab or food/chemical industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, analyze, and record flavor formulations in company systems.
• Conduct flavor formulation activities, including raw material handling and measurements.
• Maintain lab inventory and organization of flavor stocks and materials.
• Follow GMP, safety requirements, and site procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams on projects.
• Manage liquid compounding, extractions, and rotary evaporation processes.
• Support sensory evaluations and product assessments.
• Keep detailed records and documentation across experiments.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science / Food Technology / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Life Sciences / Food Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

IFF is seeking a Food Science professional for an onsite flavor formulation role at the Citrus Innovation Center in Lakeland, Florida. You will prepare and analyze flavor formulations, manage materials, and ensure accurate documentation within GMP guidelines.

The role involves collaboration with R&D and cross-functional teams, sensory evaluations, and maintaining a compliant laboratory environment. A 1–2 year background in lab or related fields is desirable, with strong communication and