Application Laboratory Technician

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

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

Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.​

The role is based in Shanghai IBP, 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

• Perform routine laboratory testing, sample preparation, and analytical activities following established SOPs.
• Support feed, raw material, and enzyme analyses, as well as application and evaluation projects.
• Manage laboratory sample workflows, documentation, records, and data to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment while supporting calibration and maintenance activities.
• Manage laboratory inventories, reagents, chemicals, and consumables to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, laboratory safety, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Technical Service, Applications, and Sales teams to support customer and business projects.
• Drive continuous improvements in laboratory efficiency, testing capability, and service quality.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Science, Animal Nutrition, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience in laboratory operations, sample preparation, and analytical testing.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, quality systems, and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and data management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and laboratory documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience in animal nutrition, feed analysis, enzyme technologies, or related industries.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems and analytical methodologies.
• Experience supporting application development, technical service, or customer projects.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence.

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a global leader committed to science, innovation, and sustainability.
• Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for learning and career growth.
• Contribute to meaningful solutions that support the future of animal nutrition and health.

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