Laboratory Technician for GC and LC analysis of food ingredients

Are you passionate about advanced analytical chemistry and motivated by working with cutting-edge chromatography technologies in a collaborative international R&D environment?

As a Laboratory Technician in the Advanced Analysis team, you will support IFF's global R&D organization by performing chemical analyses of food products and food ingredients using advanced analytical techniques. Working with state-of-the-art instrumentation, including GC-FID, GC-MS, GC-TOF-MS, ICP, and liquid chromatography-based methods, you will be responsible for sample preparation, analytical testing, data evaluation, quality assurance, and reporting. You will also contribute to method implementation, optimization, and validation activities, while supporting routine instrument maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative international laboratory environment where scientific curiosity, technical expertise, and teamwork are highly valued.

Our Advanced Analysis team supports IFF's global organization by delivering high-quality chemical analyses of food products and food ingredients. The department consists of approximately 25 employees, including 13 laboratory technicians, working with a broad portfolio of advanced analytical techniques and state-of-the-art instrumentation. Through scientific expertise, innovation, and collaboration, we help accelerate product development and ensure analytical excellence across our global business.

The role is based in Brabrand, Denmark, and this is an onsite role. Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and knowledge-driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Prepare, handle, and process samples for chemical analysis of food products and food ingredients
• Set up, run, and monitor analytical sequences using advanced chromatography and spectroscopy instrumentation
• Perform GC-based analyses utilizing techniques such as GC-FID, GC-MS, and GC-TOF-MS
• Support to ICP.
• Support liquid chromatography and related analytical methods including IC, CE, and GPC
• Process analytical data, perform calculations, and evaluate results with a high degree of accuracy
• Ensure quality control and maintain reliable documentation and reporting practices
• Participate in method implementation, optimization, validation, and continuous improvement projects
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and basic troubleshooting activities
• Contribute to daily laboratory operations while supporting a safe and efficient working environment

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Laboratory Technician degree or equivalent technical laboratory education
• Experience within analytical chemistry, preferably across multiple analytical techniques
• Hands-on experience working with analytical instrumentation in a laboratory environment
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality analytical results
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a structured and organized approach
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills in a dynamic environment
• Interest in analytical instrumentation, troubleshooting, and understanding how equipment operates
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with local and international colleagues
• Good communication skills in both Danish and English, written and spoken
• Solid IT skills, including experience working with Excel and laboratory software systems

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience with food analysis, carbohydrates, food ingredients, or related product categories
• Knowledge of advanced techniques such as GC-MS, GC-TOF-MS, ICP, HPLC, UHPLC, IC, CE, or GPC
• Experience with analytical method development, optimization, or validation activities

Why Choose Us?

• Work with advanced analytical technologies and industry-leading laboratory equipment from suppliers such as Thermo Scientific, Waters, and Agilent
• Join a highly skilled and collaborative team of analytical scientists and laboratory technicians
• Contribute to innovative projects that support IFF's global R&D organization
• Develop your technical expertise through continuous learning and exposure to diverse analytical techniques
• Work in an international environment with opportunities to collaborate across functions and geographies
• Be part of a company committed to innovation, sustainability, inclusion, and professional growth

Interested? Submit your application us as soon as possible, but at the latest by 13 Sep 2026. We review applications on an ongoing basis, and may proceed to interviews with the most potential candidates already during the application period.

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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.

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