About this Lab Technician-1 role at IFF
Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Global Business Services: Delivering streamlined, scalable support—enhancing efficiency, compliance and service excellence across the company.
The role is based in Mumbai, India. Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You'll Make a Difference
- Enable successful fragrance and consumer testing projects through high-quality sample preparation.
- Support innovation by assisting chemists in formulation development and product evaluation.
- Ensure laboratory efficiency through effective inventory management and equipment upkeep.
- Contribute to delivering exceptional internal and external customer experiences.
What Makes You the Right Fit?
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline.
- 1–3 years of laboratory, formulation, R&D, or technical support experience.
- Basic knowledge of analytical testing methods and laboratory instrumentation.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Key Competencies
- Laboratory Operations & Safety
- Sample Preparation & Testing
- Data Recording & Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Inventory & Material Management
How Would You Stand Out?
- Experience in fragrance, flavors, cosmetics, personal care, consumer goods, or chemical industries.
- Knowledge of formulation development and stability testing.
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and laboratory quality systems.
- Experience using laboratory information systems and analytical equipment.
- Strong communication and project coordination skills.
Why Choose Us?
- Be part of an innovative team shaping products that delight consumers worldwide.
- Work alongside experienced scientists, perfumers, and product development specialists.
- Gain hands-on exposure to formulation development, analytical testing, and research methodologies.
- Enjoy opportunities for learning, growth, and career advancement in a collaborative environment.
- Contribute to meaningful projects that transform ideas into market-leading solutions.
IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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
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
