Quality Analyst II

Role Overview

This position is with IFF, a worldwide company focused on flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences. The organization is committed to sustainable innovation that improves everyday products and supports both people and the planet.

The role is located in Sri City, India, and sits within Global Business Services, a function designed to provide efficient, scalable support that strengthens service quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness across the business.

What You Will Do

• Use sensory and organoleptic evaluation expertise to assess product quality consistently.
• Apply sensory profiling methods to review and compare product characteristics.
• Support new product formulations and product improvements through evaluation work.
• Help maintain strong sensory standards that contribute to customer satisfaction and market performance.
• Work closely with global teams to influence quality outcomes and business success.

Required Experience and Education

• You should hold a science degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in Quality Control, Sensory Evaluation, or Product Testing in the Food & Beverage sector is required.
• Experience with beverage sensory evaluation is strongly preferred.
• Background exposure to quality assurance or product development environments will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong sensory evaluation and tasting assessment ability
• Knowledge of sensory profiling approaches and practices
• Practical problem-solving and sound judgment
• Clear verbal and written communication
• High attention to detail and quality awareness
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings
• Results-driven mindset
• Customer-focused approach
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Analytical thinking
• Team collaboration
• Quality orientation

Preferred Strengths

• Experience handling trained sensory panels
• Ability to interpret sensory data and work with statistical analysis
• Exposure to flavor, fragrance, beverage, or food product development
• Strong stakeholder management and presentation abilities
• Genuine interest in sensory science and improving consumer experiences

Why Join IFF

• Opportunity to work alongside recognized specialists in food, beverage, and sensory science.
• Part of an innovative and collaborative workplace culture.
• Exposure to advanced product development and research initiatives.
• Scope for learning, career growth, and professional advancement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

IFF is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity across ethnicity, nationality, race, age, sex, veteran status, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and disability. It aims to create an inclusive environment where colleagues can bring their authentic selves to work.