Senior 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: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

The role is based in Hangzhou, China (onsite role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Collaborate with Process Research Chemists to develop and optimize manufacturing processes that meet project objectives and business timelines.
• Support process scale-up activities from laboratory to pilot and manufacturing environments.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment performance to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
• Assist in recommending and implementing equipment modifications or upgrades to support process improvements.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and process evaluations while ensuring accurate documentation and data analysis.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in good working condition through routine inspection, calibration, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment by following established safety and quality procedures.
• Support troubleshooting and technical investigations related to process development and manufacturing operations.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of chemistry principles and laboratory best practices.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and experimental skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and data integrity.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Knowledge of reaction engineering, separation engineering, or chemical engineering principles.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as GC, GC-MS, HPLC, HPLC-MS, and NMR.
• Experience supporting process development, pilot plant, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with process scale-up and technology transfer activities.
• Experience within specialty chemicals, flavors & fragrances, pharmaceutical, or related industries.

Why Choose Us?

• Work alongside world-class scientists and engineers on innovative technologies.
• Gain exposure to process development and manufacturing scale-up activities.
• Grow your technical expertise through hands-on research and development projects.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative global organization.
• Contribute to creating sustainable solutions that positively impact consumers around the world.

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