Laboratory Technician; Taste - Snacks

Job Summary

Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to make an impact in a dynamic lab environment? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Taste Business Unit: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building, and fuel market success. The role is based in Carrollton, TX, USA (on-site). Be part of a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

• Compound, blend, and prepare seasoning prototypes, trials, and customer samples with accuracy and consistency
• Maintain and organize laboratory inventory, including raw materials, packaging components, and lab supplies
• Track stock levels and communicate replenishment needs to ensure uninterrupted workflow
• Assist seasoning developers with bench work, sample preparation, and project support
• Operate laboratory equipment safely and follow all quality and food safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant lab environment
• Support data entry, sample labeling, and record keeping for formulations and trials
• Participate in sensory evaluations and product testing as needed

• High school diploma required; associate degree or technical certification in food science or related field is a plus
• Experience in a food lab, production environment, or culinary setting is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow formulas and procedures accurately
• Comfortable working with powders, seasonings, and food ingredients
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with developers and cross-functional teams

• Reliable, proactive, and eager to learn
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment
• Passionate about food, flavor, and product creation

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.

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