Associate Designer Iı, Culinary

IFF AROMA ESANS SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.

Job Summary

As an Application Specialist, you will play a key role in developing innovative flavor and ingredient solutions for local and regional customers. Working in our IC&D laboratory in Gebze, you will design and execute culinary trials, create recipes, evaluate products, and support customer projects from concept through documentation. This hands-on role combines technical expertise, creativity, and collaboration, offering the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Develop and execute culinary and application trials in the IC&D Gebze laboratory to support customer and business needs.
• Partner with local and regional teams on customer projects, translating briefs into innovative product solutions.
• Create and optimize base recipes while applying flavors, ingredients, and technologies to deliver desired product performance.
• Conduct product evaluations, analyze results, and communicate findings with the Group Leader and project teams.
• Manage and continuously improve the internal product portfolio through evaluation, categorization, and updates.
• Build and maintain ingredient and application knowledge databases to support product development activities.
• Contribute to the development of a common flavor language and best practices aligned with global and regional standards.
• Ensure laboratory excellence through proper maintenance, stock monitoring, organization, and compliance with safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and actively share ideas to enhance processes, efficiency, and innovation.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related life sciences field.
• Hands-on experience in food applications, ingredients, flavors, or product development is preferred.
• Strong laboratory and practical problem-solving skills with a passion for experimentation and innovation.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to documentation and project management.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Curious mindset with a willingness to learn new technologies, ingredients, and application techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural and matrix organization while maintaining a customer-focused approach.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Previous experience in flavor applications, savory product development, or culinary innovation.
• Familiarity with sensory evaluation methodologies and food industry trends.
• Experience working with international customer projects and cross-regional teams.

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a global leader in food, beverage, and ingredient innovation.
• Work on exciting customer projects that impact well-known products and brands.
• Collaborate with experienced experts in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Access continuous learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
• Contribute to a culture that values creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Join a team committed to making food experiences better for consumers around the world.

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.