Laboratory Technician

Job Summary

As a Laboratory Quality Control Technician, you will perform a variety of standardized laboratory tests used in the quality assurance, research, and development of products, formulations, and applications. This position is located in HAZLET, NJ - USA and is Day Shift.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• It's an exciting time to be part of IFF'S Fragrance Quality Control team. In this position
• You will be supporting the fragrance operation team which provides fragrance compounding products for the external market.
• Contribute to the team's success via: Addressing quality related issues brought to by production, sample lab, inventory, planning, our own QC team, sales and creative centers, etc.
• You will work with production, inventory, supply chain, and our Quality Technicians colleagues and will be responsible for day to day operation and maintenance of all analytical instrumentation.
• Performing all common ( routine and non-routine) chemical, physical and instrumental analyzes on quality and service analysis for samples coming from supply chain areas, in order to contribute in the resolution of complaints and production problems respectively.* Loading samples to run Gas Chromatography test , Density, Refractive index and CM-5 color, extraction oil for Polyiff samples and GC profile review for Polyiff reports
  • Analyzing samples for quality control in accordance with regulations and analyzing serving complaints according wishes of the client, perform manual analytical testing for batches with failures in the Ismatec Instrument.
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  • Perform Data entry into various databases, reporting results and tracking (SAP, PLM, Perfumer data base & IFFMAN). Ensure timely approval of materials in analytical and GC for all IFF technologies. Interfacing with chemists, evaluators, corporate QC on special testing and reporting results as required.
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  • Other activities as assigned by Analytical QC Supervisor.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 1 year of experience in a Quality Technician role , preferably in a fragrance, Flavors or aroma chemical industry.
• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Science or a similar degree is preferred.
• You will need to demonstrate attention to detail, customer focus, excellent communication and problem solving skills.

How Would You Stand Out

• Bachelor's degree (Chemistry, Biology, Science or a similar degree is preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively solve problems
• Proficient in Microsoft office products, with advanced skills in Excel
• Working knowledge of SAP /MRP system.

Why Choose Us?

• Training opportunities
• Learning and development programs from day one
• Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan.

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