What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at IFF?
Job Summary
Are you ready to support laboratory operations that enable scientific excellence, quality, and innovation across global teams?
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 You'll Make a Difference
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Are you ready to support laboratory operations that enable scientific excellence, quality, and innovation across global teams?
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 You'll 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
- Bachelor’s degree completed
- 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
- Experience supporting regulated laboratory environments
- Familiarity with inventory management systems or procurement tools
- Exposure to chemical or biologics handling and compliance requirements
- 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
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more