22 Apr 2026

Associate Designer Dairy (Food Technologist)

IFF

Hilversum

22 Apr 2026

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Associate Designer Dairy (Food Technologist) role at IFF's Hilversum creative centre, focusing on innovative food solutions and flavor design. Requires 1-2 years experience in food/pharmaceutical/ingredients industry and a degree in Food Science or related field. On-site position with opportunities for learning and career growth.

On-siteFull-timeEntry LevelFood ScienceFood Technology

Associate Designer Dairy (Food Technologist)

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On-siteFull-timeEntry LevelFood Science

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site

Experience Required

2 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1–2 years working experience

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Food ScienceFood TechnologyChemistryBiochemistryHuman NutritionRegulatory guidelinesFlavor performanceIngredient functionalityProduct designInnovation

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeamworkCuriosityGrowth-oriented attitudeOpen to feedback

Tools (Must-have)

IFFman

Key Responsibilities

•Assist in enabling the Design team to deliver creative solutions, managing assigned project tasks with supervision
•Build foundational knowledge of functional ingredients, flavor materials, end uses, and customer segments to enable effective solution design
•Builds and acquires design language, and articulates with others in the team
•Gain exposure to regulatory requirements (e.g., GRA and legislation restrictions) and demonstrate awareness of their impact on product development and recommendations
•Refines and familiarizes Flavor portfolios search and selection techniques, plus accesses other systems supporting design (e.g. IFFman, etc.) when required Innovation & New Technology
•Demonstrates knowledge of basic ingredient functionality and flavor performance in different finished products and incorporates technology appropriately
•Interpret and apply consumer, sensory science, and technical data to guide design decisions and project outcomes

Associate DesignerDairyFood TechnologistChemical ManufacturingResearchAnalystInformation TechnologyFlavor designFood ScienceOn-site

Key Responsibilities

•Assist in enabling the Design team to deliver creative solutions, managing assigned project tasks with supervision

•Build foundational knowledge of functional ingredients, flavor materials, end uses, and customer segments to enable effective solution design

•Builds and acquires design language, and articulates with others in the team

•Gain exposure to regulatory requirements (e.g., GRA and legislation restrictions) and demonstrate awareness of their impact on product development and recommendations

•Refines and familiarizes Flavor portfolios search and selection techniques, plus accesses other systems supporting design (e.g. IFFman, etc.) when required Innovation & New Technology

•Demonstrates knowledge of basic ingredient functionality and flavor performance in different finished products and incorporates technology appropriately

•Interpret and apply consumer, sensory science, and technical data to guide design decisions and project outcomes