Sr. Application Specialist

Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences?

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 healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

The role is based out of our Cedar Rapids, Iowa location. Be part of a creative, agile team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

• Lead the daily operations of the Animal Nutrition & Health Application Laboratory in Cedar Rapids, ensuring high‑quality execution of analytical work.
• Implement and support the global application strategy across North America, with a focus on in‑feed enzyme assays and raw material analysis.
• Maintain alignment with global quality standards, documentation practices, and laboratory best‑in‑class processes.
• Collaborate closely with global application laboratories to share insights, harmonize methods, and strengthen consistency in service delivery.
• Oversee method development, optimization, and troubleshooting of enzyme assays and related analytical techniques.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory results for internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Partner with the Global Application Manager, Regional Technical Services Director, and Regional Industry Lead to resolve technical challenges and support commercial initiatives.
• Deliver customer service support by addressing client inquiries, providing technical explanations, and presenting new laboratory capabilities.
• Independently execute laboratory analyses in support of the North American (NAM) business, delivering reliable data to support customer requests, commercial activities, and technical decision‑making

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Animal Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 5+ years of experience in analytical laboratory environments, preferably within animal nutrition, feed, or enzyme applications.
• Strong understanding of enzyme assay methodologies, raw material analysis, and associated laboratory instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret analytical data and translate findings into meaningful technical insights.
• Experience working within global quality frameworks and following standardized laboratory procedures.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose technical issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers, commercial teams, and global technical colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Experience leading laboratory teams or overseeing lab operations.
• Prior exposure to the feed, premix, or enzyme industry in a commercial or customer‑facing capacity.
• Familiarity with global technical networks or cross‑regional project collaboration.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities within a global organization.
• Work that directly contributes to innovation in animal nutrition and feed efficiency.
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on scientific excellence.