Quality Analyst

Solae LLC; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Vacation

Holidays

16 weeks paid parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

IFF is seeking a microbiology technician for an onsite role in Pryor, Oklahoma. You will perform analyses, support daily lab operations, maintain data, and ensure safety and quality in a GMP environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or 3+ years of lab experience, experience with LIMS, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role requires PPE use and physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 3+ years in a lab.
• Experience with LIMS or data systems.
• GMP-regulated manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to follow procedures and document work accurately.
• Willingness to wear PPE and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological analyses of raw materials and finished products.
• Support daily workflow and testing in the microbiology lab.
• Verify equipment performance and minor maintenance.
• Prepare reagents, media, and laboratory supplies.
• Ensure retained samples are identified, documented, and stored.
• Utilize aseptic techniques and maintain lab best practices.
• Enter, retrieve, and maintain testing data in lab systems and Excel.
• Maintain housekeeping and sanitation schedules.
• Promote safety, food safety and quality while supporting improvement initiatives.

Skills

GMP experience

LIMS experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

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: Innovating improved 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?

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity)
• 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 your awareness, 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 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 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.