Laboratory Technician

IFF Inc.; Hazlet Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Vacation

Holidays

16 weeks paid parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

IFF Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Quality Control Technician in Hazlet, NJ (Day Shift). You will perform standardized lab tests for QA, R&D, and product development, supporting fragrance and flavor operations, and interacting with chemists and QC teams.

The role requires 1 year in quality tech, a chemistry-related degree, and strong attention to detail. Expect MS Office proficiency, SAP/MRP experience, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a Quality Technician role in fragrance/flavors or aroma chemical industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Science or a similar field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities; good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Load samples and run GC tests, density, refractive index, CM-5 color; review GC profiles.
• Perform routine and non-routine chemical, physical, and instrumental analyses for QA and R&D.
• Enter data into SAP, PLM and databases; report results and support investigations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data entry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Science or similar

Tools

Excel

SAP

MRP system

Job description

Job Summary

Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. As a Laboratory Quality Control Technician, you will perform a variety of standardized laboratory tests used in the quality assurance, research, and development of products, formulations, and applications. This position is located in HAZLET, NJ - USA and is Day Shift.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

It’s an exciting time to be part of IFF’S Fragrance Quality Control team. In this position You will be supporting the fragrance operation team which provides fragrance compounding products for the external market. Contribute to the team’s success via: Addressing quality related issues brought to by production, sample lab, inventory, planning, our own QC team, sales and creative centers, etc. You will work with production, inventory, supply chain, and our Quality Technicians colleagues and will be responsible for day to day operation and maintenance of all analytical instrumentation. Performing all common ( routine and non-routine) chemical, physical and instrumental analyzes on quality and service analysis for samples coming from supply chain areas, in order to contribute in the resolution of complaints and production problems respectively.

• Loading samples to run Gas Chromatography test , Density, Refractive index and CM-5 color, extraction oil for Polyiff samples and GC profile review for Polyiff reports Analyzing samples for quality control in accordance with regulations and analyzing serving complaints according wishes of the client, perform manual analytical testing for batches with failures in the Ismatec Instrument. undefined Perform Data entry into various databases, reporting results and tracking (SAP, PLM, Perfumer data base & IFFMAN). Ensure timely approval of materials in analytical and GC for all IFF technologies. Interfacing with chemists, evaluators, corporate QC on special testing and reporting results as required. undefined Other activities as assigned by Analytical QC Supervisor.

What Makes You the Right Fit

1 year of experience in a Quality Technician role , preferably in a fragrance, Flavors or aroma chemical industry. A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Science or a similar degree is preferred. You will need to demonstrate attention to detail, customer focus, excellent communication and problem solving skills.

How Would You Stand Out

Bachelor’s degree (Chemistry, Biology, Science or a similar degree is preferred). Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to maintain composure in stressful situations. Demonstrated ability to proactively solve problems Proficient in Microsoft office products, with advanced skills in Excel Working knowledge of SAP /MRP system.

Why Choose Us?

Training opportunities

Learning and development programs from day one

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• vacation
• holidays
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity)
• annual bonus plan

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: 44,996.00 - 64,280.00 USD At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.