Laboratory Technician (Functional Discovery R&D)

Job Summary

Are you excited by hands‑on laboratory work and curious about how food ingredients behave and perform in real applications? Do you enjoy working closely with scientists to explore new ideas and turn them into practical insights? If you are motivated by discovery, collaboration, and shaping solutions that matter globally, this could be your next step.

We are a curious and hands-on team that enjoys figuring things out together, even when the answers may not be obvious at first! Does this sound like you as well? Join our Functional Discovery R&D team, a team of scientists and laboratory technicians working at the forefront of food ingredient science. As our project portfolio is growing, we are looking for a laboratory technician to strengthen our capabilities and help shape the future of food ingredients such as fibers, proteins, and other emerging technologies! In this role, you will be deeply involved in both routine and exploratory laboratory work, supporting projects that impact global food solutions. Based on-site in Brabrand, Denmark, you will report to the group manager and work in a dynamic environment where innovation and teamwork go hand in hand.

What you will do

• Daily laboratory work, such as ingredient functionality testing and characterization.
• Implement new analytical methods and carry out food model system testing.
• Analyze results of your work and report to group members.
• Plan and coordinate tasks with fellow laboratory technicians and scientists.
• Ensure safe, structured and collaborative office and laboratory routines

Responsibility level in all tasks will depend on your prior experience and competencies.

What makes you the right fit

• You have an education as a Laboratory Technician or Professional Bachelor in a relevant field of study.
• You can be newly educated or have a few years of prior experience in a similar role.
• You should enjoy working in areas where the path forward is not always clearly defined and where priorities may evolve as projects develop.
• You are professionally proficient in both English and Danish.
• You have excellent collaboration and communication skills across disciplines.
• You have a positive and proactive mindset to explore new work-related areas and thrive in an environment with shifting tasks and priorities.
• You have strong planning and organizational skills.

Why join us? This role offers the opportunity to develop new analytical methods and expand your expertise, while contributing to groundbreaking food ingredient solutions that have a global impact. You’ll work in a state-of-the-art laboratory surrounded by passionate colleagues who value innovation and teamwork.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us push the boundaries of cellulose-based innovation! We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as we review applications on an ongoing basis and will proceed to interviews with the most potential candidates right away.

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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.

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