Portfolio Team, Flavor Bank Intern

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.

The role is based in Nucleos, Singapore (onsite role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Support the development of the flavor bank portfolio (Tier 1 & Tier 2) by compiling and organizing flavor data.
• Utilize Excel and internal systems (e.g., FS) to process data and track work progress efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to build and enhance a comprehensive flavor bank collection.
• Maintain accurate records of flavor bank data, including inventory control and stock management.
• Prepare flavor samples for evaluation, including dosing and application in relevant formats.
• Participate in flavor evaluations to build familiarity with flavor profiles, characteristics, and descriptors.
• Perform basic data analysis (e.g., Pivot Tables) to support reporting and insights generation.
• Assist in day-to-day project execution, including flavor matching tasks in collaboration with Senior Designers.
• Support lab operations by preparing applications, ensuring accurate ingredient weighing, maintaining housekeeping standards, and adhering to laboratory safety requirements.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Degree in Food Science or a related scientific discipline.
• High level of hygiene awareness with willingness to comply with lab safety requirements, including wearing PPE (lab coat and safety shoes).
• Open to handling and tasting a wide range of food products, including pork and non-halal items.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel demonstrated willingness to learn and apply data management skills independently.
• Keen interest in food tasting, sensory evaluation, and new product development.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Good team player, open minded, embrace diversity
• Able to work well under pressure
• Meticulous

Why Choose Us?

• Fun working environment
• Training opportunities
• Learning and development programs

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