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International Flavors & Fragrances

Produces flavors, fragrances, and pharma solutions.

Laboratory Technician

Inspection & TestPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeRod. Pres. Castello Branco, São Paulo, BrazilNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Complete technical course in Chemistry, Food, Biotechnology, Nutrition, or a related area.
  • Experience in a physicochemical laboratory, research and development, applications, or quality control.
  • Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices, sample preparation, and preparation of reports and/or technical certificates.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare samples, solutions, reagents, and materials required for testing.
  • Perform physicochemical and instrumental analyses of foods, ingredients, and prototypes according to area methodologies and procedures.
  • Conduct an initial critical review of results and communicate deviations or atypical results.
  • Record results, organize experimental data, and prepare technical certificates and reports.
  • Follow methodologies, procedures, Good Laboratory Practices, and safety/HSE requirements.
  • Operate analytical equipment and ensure its proper use and care.
  • Support the preparation, review, and implementation of analytical procedures and methods.
  • Support specialists and teams in carrying out development, innovation, and technical-support projects.
  • Monitor equipment calibration, verification, and preventive/corrective maintenance, along with other laboratory administrative activities.
  • Ensure organization and traceability of samples, reagents, standards, and documentation.
  • Participate in technical training, continuous-improvement initiatives, and the development of new methodologies and projects supporting internal innovation projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • An ongoing or completed undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Food Engineering, Food Technology, or a related area.
  • Knowledge of sample preparation and handling.
  • Basic knowledge of physicochemical food analyses.
  • Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices.
  • Familiarity with data analysis and organization.
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety and chemical handling.
  • Intermediate English proficiency.

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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