Job Summary
Are you passionate about microbiological quality and food safety, ensuring compliance, product integrity, and laboratory excellence within a dynamic manufacturing environment? 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 Tecomán, Colima (on-site role, shift-based schedule working 6 days on and 2 days off). Be part of an analytical, quality-focused, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You’ll Make a Difference Perform microbiological sampling, monitoring, inspections, and testing of raw materials, in-process materials, environmental samples, and finished products Execute microbiological analyses and pass/fail determinations in accordance with established procedures and specifications Conduct confirmatory microbiological testing and investigations for non-conforming results Generate accurate laboratory reports, analytical documentation, records, and data entries to ensure timely and reliable information Prepare microbiological media, reagents, solutions, and laboratory materials while managing laboratory supplies and inventories Ensure proper verification, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment Lead the daily administration and organization of the Microbiology Laboratory while ensuring compliance with laboratory standards Support environmental monitoring programs and provide microbiological information to internal and external customers Support compliance with food safety, quality, and certification requirements, including HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, ISO 9001, BRCGS, Kosher, Halal, BASC, and SMETA programs What Makes You the Right Fit Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Engineering, Food Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Experience
in microbiology laboratories, quality control, food safety, or related analytical environments Knowledge of microbiological testing methodologies, laboratory techniques, and environmental monitoring programs
Experience
interpreting microbiological results and supporting investigations of non-conforming outcomes Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and food safety systems Knowledge of HACCP, environmental monitoring, allergen control, and food defense principles
Experience
managing laboratory documentation, records, and analytical reporting Intermediate English proficiency preferred Strong leadership, decision-making, analytical thinking, organization, and communication skills How Would You Stand Out?
Experience
supporting food industry certifications and regulatory compliance programs
Experience
managing microbiology laboratory operations and environmental monitoring activities Knowledge of continuous improvement, food safety culture, and quality systems within manufacturing environments Why Choose Us? Opportunity to support critical food safety and microbiological quality processes within a global organization Exposure to internationally recognized quality, food safety, and certification standards Collaborative environment with cross-functional interaction across Quality, Operations, EHS, and Supply Chain teams Professional development opportunities within laboratory, quality, and food safety functions Participation in initiatives that directly impact product quality and regulatory compliance Opportunity to contribute to products enjoyed by consumers around the world 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 At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.