Technician IV, Applications

Job Summary

Support research activities, conducting tasks that include providing technical assistance, sampling, and data gathering and analysis. Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in carrying out application projects
• Shipping and receiving of packages
• Lab maintenance
• Maintaining supply inventory
• Data entry
• Equipment setup and maintenance
• Batching and blending ingredient blends under general supervision

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Cook with Supervisor to provide daily support to scientists
• Set up, conduct, and correlate a variety of basic specific ss and experiments
• Absorb customers by participating in in-house visits and by conducting lab/pilot plant experiments or trials
• Organize and prepare samples for tasting sessions
• Participate in sensory panels and other sample evaluations
• Manage and schedule shipping and receiving of packages
• Order laboratory supplies and maintain supply inventory
• Maintain and organize equipment warehouse
• Maintain appropriate documentation for experiments, GMPs, ISO, FSMA, Bioterrorism and others as required
• Maintain an understanding of IFF’s quality and environmental policies and procedures
• Implement and adhere to IFF safety initiatives

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience
• A High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and in accordance with the company safety & sanitation standards
• Able to maintain a good attendance record while also showing up on time consistently
• Basic computer skills
• Experience in the food industry
• Bakery experience preferred
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational and computer skills are necessary

Working Conditions

• This position operates in a laboratory/pilot plant environment and requires maintaining and organizing common areas such as kitchens, texture evaluation rooms, sensory rooms, equipment warehouse, etc.
• This position may require routine heavy lifting up to 50 lbs, the ability to stand for 85% of the working day and working with hazardous materials.