Laboratory Supervisor
Tlalnepantla - Mexico
Job Summary
Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that bring products to life for consumers around the world.
Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent driven by pioneering creativity science consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.
The role is based in Tlalnepantla Estado de México (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative detail-oriented and solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where Youll Make a Difference
Support the Laboratory Manager in coordinating daily activities within the Fragrance Applications Laboratory
Assist technicians with sample preparation and application evaluations ensuring accuracy quality and compliance with procedures
Organize workloads set priorities and align resources with daily and weekly laboratory demand
Contribute to the efficiency and on-time performance of laboratory operations
Manage laboratory supplies and inventories to ensure continuous availability for sample generation
Maintain a safe clean and organized laboratory environment ensuring proper equipment maintenance and functionality
Support hands-on laboratory and application processes related to fragrance development and evaluation
Prepare information for monthly key performance indicators (KPIs) and laboratory performance reports
Create improve and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sample preparation application processes and equipment operation
What Makes You the Right Fit
Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering Chemistry or a related field
23 years of experience in a laboratory environment preferably in applications or fragrance-related processes
Knowledge of fragrance application processes and laboratory workflows
Basic to intermediate knowledge of ISO standards such as ISO 9001 ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
Intermediate English proficiency both written and verbal
Strong understanding of laboratory safety practices for people product and equipment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Strong planning organization and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
How Would You Stand Out
Experience supporting laboratory operations in fragrance or chemical environments
Strong attention to detail and process standardization mindset
Proactive and continuous improvement-oriented approach
Why Choose Us
Hands-on role within a Fragrances Innovation & Applications Laboratory
Exposure to fragrance development application and manufacturing processes
Opportunity to grow into broader laboratory leadership or technical roles
Collaborative environment with creative and technical teams
Work in a global company with strong safety and quality standards
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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Manager
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