Fragrance Innovation Lab Manager

International Flavors and Fragrances; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 86.000 - 123.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Zusammenfassung

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) in New York City is seeking a Laboratory Operations leader to head the Innovation Creation & Design (IC&D) Operations Laboratory on-site five days a week. You will direct daily operations, ensure timely sample preparation, and mentor a high-performing team in a collaborative, customer-focused environment.

The role requires a scientific degree, 5+ years in a lab with leadership, and a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant laboratory experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience managing operations in a laboratory environment with focus on quality and service.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Proven ability to lead people, develop talent, and foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Aufgaben

• Lead daily operations of the IC&D Operations Laboratory, ensuring high-quality sample and evaluation preparation.
• Drive laboratory performance through resource planning, workload balancing, capacity management, and KPI monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental requirements, waste management, and regulations.
• Lead, coach, and develop laboratory team members through objectives, performance management, onboarding, and training.
• Establish and maintain SOPs to improve consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Partner with Perfumers, Sales, Consumer Insights, Quality Control, and ST&I teams.
• Manage laboratory improvement projects and support change initiatives to enhance service levels.
• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, organization, and readiness.
• Collaborate with global lab peers to align best practices.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Laboratory operations

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in science

Jobbeschreibung

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) in New York City is seeking a Laboratory Operations leader to head the Innovation Creation & Design (IC&D) Operations Laboratory on-site five days a week. You will direct daily operations, ensure timely sample preparation, and mentor a high-performing team in a collaborative, customer-focused environment.

The role requires a scientific degree, 5+ years in a lab with leadership, and a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.