Flavorist Assistant: Lab Flavor Design & Growth (Onsite)

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

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.