Application Technician

IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences. We design innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance products used every day.

Scent Application Laboratory:

The Application Technician executes and supports the fragrance design and creation process by preparing samples that meet project and customer requirements ensuring proper management of raw materials documentation and equipment. The role also produces applied samples for specific end uses conducts stability studies and prepares evaluations following established protocols for internal reviews or customer presentationsensuring quality efficiency and ontime delivery.

This position is based onsite in Bogotá Colombia.

Where Youll Make a Difference

• Compound fragrance formulas following the guidelines provided by the Scent Lab leadership.
• Apply fragrances in different matrices according to project specifications.
• Prepare stepbystep evaluations according to categoryspecific project protocols.
• Plan and execute stability studies in line with client requirements and internal procedures.
• Read stability results and generate reports for internal and external customers.

Laboratoryspecific responsibilities include:

• Organize label monitor availability and manage expiration of raw materials.
• Record usage of raw materials controlled by regulatory authorities (FNE).
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment.
• Properly dispose of oils applications and consumables following defined procedures.
• Maintain fragrance banks sample libraries and updated inventories (inputs bases capsules raw materials).
• Deliver oils in a timely manner for physicochemical analysis to the Quality team.
• Prepare stability analysis reports and optimize them under supervision.
• Request maintain and support purchasing of laboratory supplies.
• Prepare inputs and samples for consumer testing.
• Collect enter and tabulate laboratory KPIs.
• Maintain and manage internal laboratory documentation.
• Develop update and administer laboratory protocols evaluation procedures and customer formulas.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees or temporary workers.
• Participate in Occupational Health Safety & Environment (HSE/SGSSTA) activities reporting health conditions unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Student or graduate in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or related scientific fields.
• Basic to intermediate English proficiency (reading comprehension).
• Knowledge of sensory analysis and aroma chemistry.
• Proficiency with office tools (documentation data entry reporting).
• Strong teamwork adaptability and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication and problemsolving capabilities.
• Critical thinking and emotional intelligence.

Training & Certifications

• HSE induction and mandatory riskprevention training per HSE training matrix.
• Basic to intermediate English training (reading comprehension).

Why Choose Us

• Handson experience in fragrance application and laboratory operations.
• Exposure to creative technical and sensory processes in a global organization.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to customer and innovation projects.
• Collaborative environment focused on safety quality and continuous improvement.
• Professional growth within Scent creative operations.