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R&D Technologist, Food Ingredients

International Flavors and Fragrances
United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
Apr 21, 2026
Job Summary Are you excited to help bring a new manufacturing site to life while shaping innovative food ingredient solutions? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. The role is based in Cedar Rapids, IA (on-site role). Upon joining and starting the role, there will be an expectation of travel. There will be a few weeks in either or both of this business' sites in Belgium/New Zealand. Be part of a collaborative, adaptable, and solution-oriented team where together we support site start-up, enable innovation, and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You'll Make a Difference Support commissioning and start-up of a new manufacturing site from a product and product performance perspective Provide day-to-day technical support to Operations, resolving issues related to formulation, process performance, product quality, and manufacturing behavior Perform and support laboratory, pilot, and industrial trials, including preparation, testing, evaluation, and documentation Support scale-up activities and validation of formulations, processes, and operating parameters Contribute to troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives related to product, process, and quality performance Develop, evaluate, and optimize formulations in line with Taura and IFF standards and specifications Participate in New Product Development projects from concept through commercial launch Support Quality in the assessment and approval of new and alternative raw materials, including trials and analytical testing Ensure accurate technical documentation, specifications, and knowledge capture in alignment with global RD&I and quality systems What Makes You the Right Fit Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Broad technical understanding of food ingredients, formulations, and processing technologies Experience supporting laboratory, pilot, or industrial production environments Ability to work in a structured, project-based manner while managing multiple priorities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and quality Hands-on mindset with the ability to translate technical knowledge into practical solutions Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with Operations, Quality, and RD&I teams Willingness to work flexible hours when required to support start-up and production activities How Would You Stand Out? Experience supporting site commissioning, start-up, or plant-to-plant product and process transfers Familiarity with working in a manufacturing start-up or rapidly evolving environment Interest in international collaboration and global knowledge sharing Why Choose Us? Opportunity to play a key role in the start-up and growth of a new manufacturing site Exposure to a broad technical role combining product, process, and application expertise Collaboration with global RD&I teams across the Taura and IFF network Supportive environment that values learning, innovation, and continuous improvement Competitive compensation and benefits package Strong focus on sustainability, inclusion, and employee development 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. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more