Flavor Analyst

About the role

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, is hiring a Flavor Analyst for its Sri City office. This is an onsite role within a motivated, passionate team that works on flavor designs for food and beverage brands. The analyst interprets GC/MS data, runs analytical workflows and supports customers with technical service.

Key responsibilities

• Determine the qualitative and quantitative composition of flavor compounds by interpreting GC/MS data.
• Prepare samples, run analytical workflows and evaluate data according to established methods and laboratory protocols.
• Develop, adapt and document analytical methods suited to the assigned work.
• Translate technical requests into well-structured experiments and practical approaches.
• Assess data quality, spot anomalies and recommend follow-up work.
• Maintain accurate, traceable laboratory records, reports and supporting data.
• Link instrumental observations with sensory performance and product context where appropriate.
• Plan and manage activities, priorities and timelines in line with project needs.
• Present results, interpretations, limitations and recommendations to internal customers and technical stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships by responding reliably to customer needs and using feedback to improve technical service.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Food Science, Flavor Science or a related discipline with 3-4 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 1-2 years of experience.
• Foundational knowledge of chromatographic and mass spectrometric analysis, especially GC/MS.
• Experience analyzing flavors, fragrances, foods, beverages or consumer products.
• Practical laboratory experience from employment, internship, academic research or equivalent training.
• Ability to interpret analytical data, solve problems logically and document work accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, explaining technical findings to stakeholders.
• Commitment to laboratory safety, quality and data integrity.

What makes you stand out

• Exposure to sensory evaluation, olfactive assessment or taste description.
• Experience with chromatography data systems, spectral libraries, laboratory information systems or statistical tools.
• Understanding of sample preparation, method development and quantitative analytical principles.

What we offer

• A multinational and supportive environment.
• Health insurance.
• Training opportunities and learning and development programs.