Sample Lab Technician

Job Description

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

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 Hilversum (onsite). Be part of an accurate collaborative and detailoriented team where together we can achieve excellence and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

As a Sample Technician in the Evaluations Preparations Group (EPG) no two days are the same. You will work across different testing areas preparing and setting up products for evaluation. Your precision efficiency and structured approach ensure that all test preparations run smoothly and according to protocol.

Where Youll Make a Difference

• Prepare and clear evaluation tests for fabric care and home care products ensuring compliance with established protocols
• Conduct washing tests using frontloader and toploader machines as well as manual handwash testing
• Weigh label and organize products and test materials with high accuracy
• Sort wash loads linedry fold and label test textiles (e.g. towels)
• Load and unload industrial washing machines and dryers safely and efficiently
• Set up and operate computercontrolled cabins simulating home environments for product testing
• Apply or connect products in line with defined test procedures and system settings
• Maintain a clean safe and organized workspace by cleaning tools equipment and surfaces daily

What Makes You the Right Fit

• MBO working and thinking level (vocational education or equivalent)
• Available fulltime (40 hours per week) with flexibility in working hours
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks while maintaining focus and accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and a reliable structured way of working
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Outlook Word Excel)
• Good working knowledge of Dutch and English
• Physically able to perform standing work and tasks involving walking lifting bending and carrying
• Willing to follow testing guidelines (e.g. no perfume use and no smoking during working hours to avoid influencing tests)

How Would You Stand Out

• Previous experience in a laboratory production or testing environment
• A proactive and solutionoriented mindset
• High level of ownership and pride in delivering quality work

Why Choose Us

• A dynamic and handson role in an innovative international organization
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of products used every day
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Structured onboarding and onthejob training
• Focus on safety quality and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to grow and develop within IFF

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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