Flavorist Assistant

International Flavors and Fragrances; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) offers a role at the Citrus Innovation Center in Lakeland, Florida, onsite. The Flavor team focuses on development and evaluation of unique formulations for beverages, foods, and taste solutions.

As a Flavor Chemistry Associate, you will prepare, compound, analyze, and document flavor formulations, support R&D projects, maintain lab inventory, and ensure GMP compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Food Engineering, or related discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of laboratory, food industry, chemical industry, or related technical experience.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, SAP, and other applicable business systems.
• Practical mathematical skills, including calculations and preparation of ingredient dilutions and formulations.
• Ability to evaluate and distinguish sensory characteristics of flavors and food applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Ability to work independently while managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accurate documentation practices.
• Successful completion of IFF's internal sensory assessment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, analyze, and accurately record flavor formulations within company systems.
• Conduct flavor formulation activities, including raw material handling, weighing, measuring physical properties, and documentation.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, flavor stocks, and raw material organization.
• Follow all laboratory safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and site procedures.
• Partner with Research & Development (R&D) and cross-functional teams to support projects and business objectives.
• Perform laboratory processes required for intermediates and finished flavors, including liquid compounding, extractions, and rotary evaporation techniques.
• Assist with sensory evaluations, tasting sessions, and product assessments.
• Maintain detailed records, organized notes, and accurate experimental documentation.
• Support a clean, efficient, and compliant laboratory environment.

Skills

Flavor formulation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/related

Tools

SAP

Rotary evaporation

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about flavor creation and ready to help bring innovative food and beverage experiences to life?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Our Taste Business Unit crafts unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that help define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape flavor trends, and fuel market success.

The role is based in Lakeland, Florida (onsite role).

Be part of a creative, collaborative, and customer-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Prepare, compound, analyze, and accurately record flavor formulations within company systems.


• Conduct flavor formulation activities, including raw material handling, weighing, measuring physical properties, and documentation.


• Maintain laboratory inventory, flavor stocks, and raw material organization.


• Follow all laboratory safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and site procedures.


• Partner with Research & Development (R&D) and cross-functional teams to support projects and business objectives.
  
• Perform laboratory processes required for intermediates and finished flavors, including liquid compounding, extractions, and rotary evaporation techniques.


• Assist with sensory evaluations, tasting sessions, and product assessments.


• Maintain detailed records, organized notes, and accurate experimental documentation.


• Support a clean, efficient, and compliant laboratory environment.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Food Engineering, or a related discipline.


• 0 to 2 years of laboratory, food industry, chemical industry, or related technical experience.


• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, SAP, and other applicable business systems.


• Practical mathematical skills, including calculations and preparation of ingredient dilutions and formulations.


• Ability to evaluate and distinguish sensory characteristics of flavors and food applications.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.


• Ability to work independently while managing priorities and meeting deadlines.


• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accurate documentation practices.


• Successful completion of IFF's internal sensory assessment.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience working in flavor, food ingredient, beverage, dairy, sweet goods, or savory product development environments.


• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and processes used in flavor creation and product evaluation.


• Additional language capabilities beyond English.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work at IFF's Citrus Innovation Center in Lakeland, Florida.


• Exposure to industry-leading flavor technology, innovation, and product development.


• Collaborative environment that encourages learning and professional growth.


• Hands‑on experience supporting flavorists and innovation projects across multiple categories.


• Career development opportunities within a global organization.


• Inclusive culture focused on creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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