Sample Lab Technician

Job Summary

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

Scent: Our Scent Business Unit combines creativity and science to design fragrances that inspire and delight. From fine perfumes to personal care and home products, we bring artistry and innovation together to shape the way the world experiences scent.

The role is based in Hazlet, NJ (on-site role). Be part of a collaborative, detail-oriented, and solution-driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Compound essential oils and prepare finished samples.
• Fill raw material samples according to paperwork and process them in the inventory system.
• Handle sample requests, print labels, and deliver samples to the shipping department.
• Maintain stock of sample bottles and ensure a clean, safe work area in compliance with GMP standards.
• Participate in cross-training programs (sample shipping, compounding, sampling, and packing).
• Collaborate with team members to solve problems, improve processes, and support other departments as needed.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills; ability to read and understand English.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and GMP standards.
• Ability to use a scale with 0.001 g accuracy and weigh small amounts precisely.
• Understanding of the metric system and weight conversions.
• Ability to safely handle containers weighing 25 kg, 50 kg, 100 kg, and 180 kg.
• Safety and quality-focused mindset.
• Logistics or chemical lab experience is a plus.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Resourceful and proactive mindset.
• Passionate about continuous learning and development.
• Adaptable and resilient in dynamic lab environments.

Why Choose Us?

• Comprehensive Medical, Visual and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave - 16 Weeks.
• 3 weeks of vacation to start (prorated in the first year).
• Career Development & Tuition Reimbursement Programs.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation.

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