Laboratory Manager

Job Summary

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

The role is based in Benicarló, Spain (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Process R&D laboratories, ensuring a safe, organized, and productive working environment.
• Optimize laboratory organization, space utilization, reagent management, and inventory control to support experimental activities efficiently.
• Ensure the availability of laboratory supplies, shared services, and resources needed for R&D operations.
• Manage laboratory equipment throughout its lifecycle, including procurement, installation, commissioning, calibration, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, Purchasing, IT, suppliers, and laboratory users to support laboratory capabilities and improvements.
• Oversee laboratory safety practices, documentation, risk assessments, and compliance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Support onboarding and training of new laboratory users, promoting best practices and safe working behaviors.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, sustainability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain laboratory records, procedures, and operational documentation to ensure effective laboratory management.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• University degree or advanced vocational qualification in Chemistry, Laboratory Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Analysis & Quality Control, or a related field.
• Experience managing laboratory operations, equipment, facilities, or technical activities within an industrial or R&D environment.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety practices, chemical management, risk assessment, and documentation standards.
• Experience with purchasing, installing, commissioning, and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including EHS, Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, IT, suppliers, and laboratory users.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience using systems and tools for inventory management, task tracking, and record keeping.
• Functional English skills for communication with suppliers and regional or global stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead initiatives without direct authority.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and attention-to-detail capabilities.
• Visible commitment to safety, compliance, and risk prevention.
• Proven problem-solving skills with a proactive and accountable approach.
• Experience applying risk-based decision-making in laboratory environments.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on operational excellence and laboratory effectiveness.

Why Choose Us?

• Join a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition committed to innovation and sustainability.
• Work in an inclusive and collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
• Access opportunities to learn, develop, and expand your expertise across functions and geographies.
• Participate in regional and global projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Make a direct impact on laboratory safety, reliability, and Process R&D effectiveness.
• Grow your career while contributing to the development of innovative solutions that improve everyday products.

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