Quality Analyst

IFF; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Vacation & holidays

16 weeks parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

IFF's Pryor, Oklahoma laboratory is seeking a microbiology analyst to support quality, food safety, and operational excellence onsite. You will perform microbiological analyses, support daily laboratory workflows, and ensure data integrity using LIMS and Excel.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, documentation, and adherence to GMP standards in a collaborative team setting with opportunities for growth within a global leader in flavors and food ingredients.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a science field or 3+ years of lab analyst/technician experience.
• Experience with LIMS or equivalent data management systems.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate lab documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform standing/walking tasks in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological analyses of raw materials and finished products per approved testing procedures.
• Support daily workflow and testing activities in the microbiology lab.
• Verify instrument performance and perform minor maintenance as assigned.
• Prepare reagents, media, and supplies to support testing operations.
• Ensure samples are properly identified, documented, and stored.
• Utilize aseptic techniques and maintain lab best practices.
• Enter and manage testing data using lab systems and Excel.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping and assist with sanitation schedules.
• Promote safety, food safety, and quality compliance while supporting improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Quality & safety mindset

Education

Associate degree or higher in a science-related field

3+ years laboratory experience

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Excel

Word/PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to apply your microbiology expertise in a hands-on laboratory environment where your work directly supports quality, food safety, and operational excellence?

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

Food Ingredients:Innovatingimproved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role is based in Pryor, Oklahoma (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, quality-focused, innovative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Perform microbiological analyses of raw materials and finished products following approved testing procedures.
• Support the daily workflow and testing activities within the microbiology laboratory.
• Verify laboratory equipment performance and perform minor maintenance as assigned.
• Prepare reagents, media, and laboratory supplies to support testing operations.
• Ensure retained samples are properly identified, documented, and stored.
• Utilize aseptic techniques and maintain laboratory best practices.
• Enter, retrieve, and maintain testing data using laboratory systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping standards and support sanitation schedule completion.
• Promote safety, food safety, and quality compliance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Associate degree or higher in a science-related field, or 3+ years of experience working as a laboratory analyst or laboratory technician.
• Experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) or equivalent data management systems.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Willingness to wear required PPE, including steel-toe shoes, hard hat, hearing protection, and safety eyewear.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, reaching, and kneeling.
• Ability to climb stairs and work in industrial production environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and food safety standards.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Previous microbiology laboratory experience within the food, ingredients, or manufacturing industry.
• Experience supporting quality control programs in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of microbiological testing methods, aseptic techniques, and laboratory best practices.

Why Choose Us?

• Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan.
• Join a global organization recognized for innovation and sustainability.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive team environment.
• Gain exposure to industry-leading quality and food safety practices.
• Access opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Make a meaningful impact through work that supports product quality and customer satisfaction.

For yourawareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

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