Research Associate

International Flavors and Fragrances; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is seeking a Laboratory Operations Support professional in Wilmington, Delaware (on-site). You will join the Global Technical Quality team to coordinate shipping, receiving, inventory, and logistics, ensuring smooth laboratory operations.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of administrative or lab support experience, with strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed.
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative or laboratory support experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and structured working style.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of laboratory or logistics processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipping and receiving of chemicals, biologics, standards, and laboratory consumables.
• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Label, log, and track materials, samples, and shipments with accuracy.
• Prepare and package outgoing shipments in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels for laboratory and office supplies.
• Perform inventory audits and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Support laboratory upkeep, including glassware washing and workspace organization.
• Enable seamless laboratory operations by ensuring timely availability of materials and supplies.
• Support daily lab logistics and processes to maintain operational efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to support laboratory operations that enable scientific excellence, quality, and innovation across global teams?

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. Within our Health & Biosciences (H&B) business, we develop innovative solutions that improve health, sustainability, and performance across industries.

This position is based in Wilmington, Delaware (on-site). Join a collaborative, high-performing, and detail-oriented team where your contributions help ensure smooth and efficient laboratory operations.

Team Description

You will be part of the Global Technical Quality team, helping scientists and technical experts deliver high-quality results through seamless operational execution, coordination, and logistics support.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Coordinate shipping and receiving of chemicals, biologics, standards, and laboratory consumables
• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and supporting documentation
• Label, log, and track materials, samples, and shipments with accuracy
• Prepare and package outgoing shipments in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels for laboratory and office supplies
• Perform inventory audits and ensure accurate inventory records
• Support laboratory upkeep, including glassware washing and workspace organization
• Enable seamless laboratory operations by ensuring timely availability of materials and supplies
• Support daily lab logistics and processes to maintain operational efficiency

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree completed
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative or laboratory support experience preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and structured working style
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of laboratory or logistics processes

How Would You Stand Out

• Experience supporting regulated laboratory environments
• Familiarity with inventory management systems or procurement tools
• Exposure to chemical or biologics handling and compliance requirements

Why Choose Us

• Be part of a global leader in science, innovation, and sustainability
• Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment
• Opportunities for learning and professional development
• Exposure to global laboratory operations and technical teams
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Contribute to solutions that improve everyday life

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