Application Specialist - Food Ingredients

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.

Food Ingredients: 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 in Gurgaon, India (Onsite role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Develop and apply ingredient solutions (emulsifiers, enzymes, hydrocolloids, proteins, etc.) in bakery, bars, and confectionery systems as per customer requirements.

• Prepare recipe formulations, conduct trials, and recipe optimization aligned with product performance targets (texture, shelf life, cost efficiency).

• Prepare lab-scale and pilot-scale product prototypes for internal evaluation and customer submissions.

• Generate structured trial reports sensory, physical, and shelf-life analysis. Prepare stability reports, and technical documentation with clear conclusions and recommendations.

• Manage raw materials and finished bases in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) which includes Proper labelling and traceability, Shelf-life adherence, Stock control and replenishment, Contamination prevention

• Operate and maintain bakery and confectionery processing equipment (mixers, ovens, depositors, etc.).

• Demonstrate strong awareness of food safety, chemical handling, and HACCP protocols.

• Support customer projects through application trials, troubleshooting, and technical recommendations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, regulatory, sales) to deliver solutions aligned with customer needs.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Master’s degree in food technology, food biotechnology, or any other relevant discipline.

• Minimum 6-7 years of relevant experience in a similar role in NPD, R&D, Application of B2C / B2B Food ingredient companies with special emphasis on Bakery, Bar and Confectionery segment.

• Knowledge of enzyme / emulsifiers / stabilizers / protein applications, raw materials and industrial manufacturing processes.

• Ability to independently manage end‑to‑end projects with minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of automated systems and computer task management tools.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to travel as required.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Open minded, willing to embrace diversity with strong agility.

• Ability to deliver in a fast-changing environment and manage pressure.

• Team player, ability to motivate others to achieve results and execute effectively.

Why Choose Us?

• Multinational and supporting environment

• Health insurance

• Training opportunities

• Learning and development programs

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

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.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more