Quality Release & Raw Materials Specialist

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

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

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 on Cedar Rapids, IA (On- site role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

• Coordinate pre-shipment sampling and in-house testing of critical raw materials to support raw material qualification and release.
• Manage raw material and finished product release status within QAD and Sample Manager LIMS.
• Approve product labels and coordinate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) required for product release.
• Coordinate the shipment of samples to third-party laboratories for external testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Determine non-routine raw material testing frequency based on risk assessments and supply chain considerations.
• Implement and maintain raw material risk mitigation programs to ensure food safety and compliance.
• Manage retention and reference samples for raw materials and finished goods.
• Communicate raw material issues, delays, or risks to supply chain, operations, management, and RD&I teams to support timely decision-making.

• 3+ years of experience in a Quality role within Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing or regulated food environments.
• Strong understanding of food safety systems, raw material controls, and inventory management principles.
• Working knowledge of ERP and quality systems (QAD, LIMS preferred).
• High level of attention to detail with strong documentation and data management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work effectively with third-party vendors and external laboratories.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly present findings and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a hands‑on, fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related technical field.
• Experience conducting raw material risk assessments and supplier qualification activities.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

• Opportunity to join a growing startup backed by the global strength of IFF.
• Hands‑on impact on food safety, quality, and production readiness.
• Collaborative, cross‑functional working environment.
• Exposure to end‑to‑end quality systems and FSMS execution.
• Competitive benefits and development opportunities.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

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 ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, veteran status, religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation and disability. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work.

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