Microbiology Analyst

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 Tecomán, Colima (on-site role, shift-based schedule working 6 days on and 2 days off). Be part of an analytical, quality-focused, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Perform microbiological sampling, monitoring, inspections, and testing of raw materials, in-process materials, environmental samples, and finished products
• Execute microbiological analyses and pass/fail determinations in accordance with established procedures and specifications
• Conduct confirmatory microbiological testing and investigations for non-conforming results
• Generate accurate laboratory reports, analytical documentation, records, and data entries to ensure timely and reliable information
• Prepare microbiological media, reagents, solutions, and laboratory materials while managing laboratory supplies and inventories
• Ensure proper verification, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment
• Lead the daily administration and organization of the Microbiology Laboratory while ensuring compliance with laboratory standards
• Support environmental monitoring programs and provide microbiological information to internal and external customers
• Support compliance with food safety, quality, and certification requirements, including HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, ISO 9001, BRCGS, Kosher, Halal, BASC, and SMETA programs

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Engineering, Food Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in microbiology laboratories, quality control, food safety, or related analytical environments
• Knowledge of microbiological testing methodologies, laboratory techniques, and environmental monitoring programs
• Experience interpreting microbiological results and supporting investigations of non-conforming outcomes
• Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and food safety systems
• Knowledge of HACCP, environmental monitoring, allergen control, and food defense principles
• Experience managing laboratory documentation, records, and analytical reporting
• Intermediate English proficiency preferred
• Strong leadership, decision-making, analytical thinking, organization, and communication skills

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience supporting food industry certifications and regulatory compliance programs
• Experience managing microbiology laboratory operations and environmental monitoring activities
• Knowledge of continuous improvement, food safety culture, and quality systems within manufacturing environments

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to support critical food safety and microbiological quality processes within a global organization
• Exposure to internationally recognized quality, food safety, and certification standards
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional interaction across Quality, Operations, EHS, and Supply Chain teams
• Professional development opportunities within laboratory, quality, and food safety functions
• Participation in initiatives that directly impact product quality and regulatory compliance
• Opportunity to contribute to products enjoyed by consumers around the world