Applications Technician; Part Time

Job Summary

Are you ready to be part of a team that makes the change? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Health & Biosciences:
Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across food, health, consumer, and industrial markets.

The role is based in Cedar Rapids, IA (onsite role) and is a part-time position (20 hours per week, hourly). Be part of a detail-oriented, collaborative, and solution-oriented team where together we can achieve meaningful results and support high-quality grain processing applications. Your potential is our inspiration.

• Perform standardized laboratory tests supporting quality assurance, research, and development activities related to grain processing applications
• Maintain accurate and complete records of assay results, observations, and basic data analysis
• Interpret findings and communicate results clearly to laboratory personnel and project stakeholders
• Conduct routine maintenance, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
• Ensure assay quality and reliability by following established laboratory methods, protocols, and safety procedures
• Keep the laboratory organized, clean, and compliant with safety and operational standards
• Apply laboratory protocols consistently while supporting continuous improvement in grain processing analyses

• Graduating or having graduated with an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in microbiology, biotechnology, chemistry, food technology, or a related scientific field
• At least 6 months of experience working in a laboratory environment
• Basic understanding of laboratory practices, documentation, and safety requirements
• Ability to follow established procedures with accuracy and consistency
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
• Ability to communicate findings clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

• Previous experience supporting grain processing or food application laboratories
• Familiarity with basic data analysis tools; experience with JMP is a plus
• Ability to learn new analytical techniques quickly and adapt to changing priorities

• Part-time schedule supporting work-life balance (20 hours per week)
• Hands-on laboratory experience within a global biosciences organization
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to real-world grain processing and Health & Biosciences applications
• Learning and development opportunities within IFF

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, 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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