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International Flavors & Fragrances

Produces flavors, fragrances, and pharma solutions.

Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

Inspection & TestPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • University-level education in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Food Science and Technology, or a related discipline.
  • Experience analyzing microbiologically raw materials, finished products, process water, and environmental samples.
  • Knowledge of preparing culture media and laboratory microbiological techniques.
  • Experience managing and monitoring environmental monitoring programs (EMP).
  • Ability to interpret microbiological results and participate in incident investigations.
  • Knowledge of quality, food safety, and good laboratory practice requirements.
  • Experience in industrial food, ingredients, chemical, or related sectors is preferred.
  • Knowledge of microbiological regulations and standards applicable to the food industry is preferred.
  • Experience participating in continuous improvement projects and laboratory process optimization is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform microbiological analyses of raw materials, finished products, process water, and environmental samples.
  • Conduct routine microbiological tests in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
  • Prepare culture media and materials required for laboratory analytical activities.
  • Manage and develop Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP).
  • Interpret microbiological results and investigate deviations or incidents as needed.
  • Support production areas on microbiological control and food safety matters.
  • Implement microbiological control strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
  • Participate in incident investigations and corrective action plans.
  • Help maintain good laboratory practices and continuously improve processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in industrial food, ingredients, chemical, or related sectors.
  • Knowledge of microbiological regulations and standards applicable to the food industry.
  • Experience participating in continuous improvement projects and laboratory process optimization.

About the Company

International Flavors & Fragrances

Produces flavors, fragrances, and pharma solutions.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. operates as a vertically integrated supplier of ingredients and formulations across four main areas: Nourish (food and beverage ingredients and solutions), Health & Biosciences (sustainable, bio-based solutions), Scent (fragrances for fine perfumery, personal care, and home care), and Pharma Solutions (functional excipients and active pharmaceutical ingredients for pharma and dietary supplements). Its products go from research and development through manufacturing, enabling customers to formulate foods, cosmetics, and medicines. The company differentiates itself by concentrating resources on higher-margin segments (Scent, Nourish flavors, Health & Biosciences) and by streamlining its portfolio through strategic divestitures to improve margins and return on invested capital. The overarching goal is steady margin expansion and stronger ROIC while delivering integrated, end-to-end solutions to its global customer base.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1889

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