Lab Technician - Product Quality

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.

As an Administrator in the Quality Master Data Management (QMDM) Team at IFF, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that product and quality master data—central to IFF’s operations—is accurate, compliant, and aligned with global standards. You will coordinate with cross‑functional teams across flavors, ingredients, and manufacturing units, supporting customer requirements and enabling seamless new product development.
Your expertise will help IFF maintain its leadership in quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability across global markets.

The role is based in Chennai. Be part to collaborate, and strategic team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Delivering accurate quality documentation: You will translate customer quality demands into procedures, specifications, and digital data used across IFF.

• Strengthening internal quality processes: By maintaining and updating master data, you help ensure flawless manufacturing and compliance.

• Supporting global product launches: You will manage quality master data setup for new materials and formulations across multiple IFF sites.

• Ensuring seamless customer experience: You'll be the go‑to expert for customer‑related quality master data queries and statements, including religious and regulatory declarations.

• Driving continuous improvement: You will participate in cross‑functional initiatives, identify gaps, and provide solutions that enhance data integrity and operational excellence.

• Protecting IFF from risk: Through informed decisions on tariff codes, TTB permits, and regulatory documentation, you support risk mitigation and compliance.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• You have strong command of English, both written and verbal.

• You are quick to learn new systems and understand master data principles.

• You bring solid data management and SAP ERP (QM module) understanding.

• You have hands-on experience with Microsoft Office, quality documentation, and data analysis.

• You possess project coordination and basic leadership skills.

• You enjoy working with cross-functional teams and solving problems efficiently.

• You are detail-oriented, process-driven, and committed to maintaining high data accuracy.

How You Would Stand Out

• A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3–4 years of Quality Assurance experience in the food or ingredient industry.

• Experience with global master data processes or SAP material master workflows.

• Prior exposure to regulatory standards, food safety management, or sustainability documentation.

• Strong analytical skills and a passion for process improvement.

• Ability to make informed decisions on religious statements, tariff classifications, and compliance requirements.

Why Choose Us?

• Global exposure by supporting manufacturing sites and customers around the world.

• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas matter.

• Opportunities to expand your expertise in quality, regulatory compliance, master data, and SAP.

• A chance to contribute to cutting‑edge product development that shapes global food, flavor, and ingredient markets.

• Continuous learning, skill enhancement, and career growth within the IFF Family of Companies.

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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