Laboratory Operations Assistant
Wilmington, DE - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
We are a global leader in taste scent and nutrition offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. Within our Health & Biosciences (H&B) business we develop innovative solutions that improve health sustainability and performance across industries.
This position is based in Wilmington Delaware (on-site). Join a collaborative high-performing and detail-oriented team where your contributions help ensure smooth and efficient laboratory operations.
Team Description
You will be part of the Global Technical Quality team helping scientists and technical experts deliver high-quality results through seamless operational execution coordination and logistics support.
Where Youll Make a Difference
- Coordinate shipping and receiving of chemicals biologics standards and laboratory consumables
- Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and supporting documentation
- Label log and track materials samples and shipments with accuracy
- Prepare and package outgoing shipments in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels for laboratory and office supplies
- Perform inventory audits and ensure accurate inventory records
- Support laboratory upkeep including glassware washing and workspace organization
- Enable seamless laboratory operations by ensuring timely availability of materials and supplies
- Support daily lab logistics and processes to maintain operational efficiency
What Makes You the Right Fit
- High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelors degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of administrative or laboratory support experience preferred
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- High attention to detail and structured working style
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Basic understanding of laboratory or logistics processes
How Would You Stand Out
- Experience supporting regulated laboratory environments
- Familiarity with inventory management systems or procurement tools
- Exposure to chemical or biologics handling and compliance requirements
Why Choose Us
- Be part of a global leader in science innovation and sustainability
- Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment
- Opportunities for learning and professional development
- Exposure to global laboratory operations and technical teams
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Contribute to solutions that improve everyday life
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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Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
We’ve been on the path of discovery for nearly two hundred years and we’re still at the forefront of scientific progress.