Job Summary

At IFF , an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partners with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products the world craves. Together, we will #DoMoreGood for people and planet. Learn more at iff.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. (NYSE: IFF)

We are looking for our next Food Technologist at our New Century, KS location.

The Food Technologist II will exhibit proven product design capabilities and project planning abilities utilizing creativity, innovation, and presentations skills to provide best-in-class support to IFF clients. You will extend knowledge of ingredients, customer bases, processes, and flavor interactions in category applications.

Project Management

Proven time and project management skillsPartners with production and quality department to complete scale-up trials and support QA/QC with trouble shooting when necessary. Independently manages time and projects for assigned tasks.Develops work-plans to manage work for projects.Provide technical guidance on unusual or complex problems.Develops finished product formulations incorporating IFF technologies and meeting industrial standards, country specific and client requirements (profile, legal, cost and stability requirements).Works on projects for key local, strategic, and regional customers with commercial success.Refines attributes (taste and texture) language and articulates with team and project members.Continuously evolves/expands knowledge of ingredients and materials for Product Design.Participates in new concept generation.

Innovation & Technology 

Supports local and regional C&D and Category Growth Initiatives under direction from manager.Successfully demonstrates new technology in appropriate projects.Demonstrates an understanding of IFF Innovation Programs.Clear understanding and execution of IFF Innovation processes.Understands ingredient functionality and flavor performance in different finished products and incorporates technology appropriately.May assist with the development of new product and application literature, including Technical Reports.

Customer Intimacy & Technical Partnership

Provide technical services to customers as needed (plant trials, troubleshooting, and training).  Demonstrates an understanding of customers, category markets, brand understanding, and consumer preferences. Visits customers and presents technical information and taste and texture design concepts. Develops strong relationships with aligned customers and related categories.Assist customers by participating in in-house visits, answering technical questions, and conducting seminars and presentations as assigned.

Leadership

Shows positive attitude and passion.Shares knowledge with the team and provides guidance to Trainee/Associate Designers.Demonstrates ability to work within a team.Inspires and build confidence in others to achieve targets.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 7 years working experience in industrial food, ingredient, or flavor industry plus a minimum 2 years of Dairy experience

Minimum entry level is a University/College Degree in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines (such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology)
Preferred Master’s Degree in related area

Travel

Travel may be required up to 30% of the time. 

Workplace

This position is considered an Anchor and requires working in the lab/pilot plant for 5 days/week. 

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