Application Specialist Food Ingredients

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

Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles better taste and texture and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role is based in Gurgaon India (Onsite role). Be part of a motivated passionate and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where Youll Make a Difference

• Develop and apply ingredient solutions (emulsifiers enzymes hydrocolloids proteins etc.) in bakery bars and confectionery systems as per customer requirements.

• Prepare recipe formulations conduct trials and recipe optimization aligned with product performance targets (texture shelf life cost efficiency).

• Prepare lab-scale and pilot-scale product prototypes for internal evaluation and customer submissions.

• Generate structured trial reports sensory physical and shelf-life analysis. Prepare stability reports and technical documentation with clear conclusions and recommendations.

• Manage raw materials and finished bases in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) which includes Proper labelling and traceability Shelf-life adherence Stock control and replenishment Contamination prevention

• Operate and maintain bakery and confectionery processing equipment (mixers ovens depositors etc.).

• Demonstrate strong awareness of food safety chemical handling and HACCP protocols.

• Support customer projects through application trials troubleshooting and technical recommendations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D regulatory sales) to deliver solutions aligned with customer needs.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Masters degree in food technology food biotechnology or any other relevant discipline.

• Minimum 6-7 years of relevant experience in a similar role in NPD R&D Application of B2C / B2B Food ingredient companies with special emphasis on Bakery Bar and Confectionery segment.

• Knowledge of enzyme / emulsifiers / stabilizers / protein applications raw materials and industrial manufacturing processes.

• Ability to independently manage endtoend projects with minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of automated systems and computer task management tools.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel Word and PowerPoint).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to travel as required.

How Would You Stand Out

• Open minded willing to embrace diversity with strong agility.

• Ability to deliver in a fast-changing environment and manage pressure.

• Team player ability to motivate others to achieve results and execute effectively.

Why Choose Us

• Multinational and supporting environment

• Health insurance

• Training opportunities

• Learning and development programs

For your awareness IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027 pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and at such time it will transition to CVC Capital applying for this position you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

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.

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