Laboratory Technician for enzyme development in the food industry, 6-month temporary role

Job Summary
Ready to turn science into real-world food innovation? Join our Food Biochemistry team in Brabrand and help develop enzyme solutions that enable healthier foods and more sustainable production processes across bakery, brewing, dairy, and plant-based applications.

As a Laboratory Technician in our Food Biochemistry group, you will play an important role in developing and evaluating innovative enzyme solutions for the food industry. Working closely with scientists and cross-functional project teams, you will perform laboratory experiments, generate high-quality data, and contribute to the assessment of enzyme performance in food applications. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise while supporting innovations that enable healthier foods and more sustainable production processes for customers around the world. The role is based in Brabrand, Denmark (onsite role) and is offered as a 6-month temporary position.

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. At our Health & Biosciences business unit, we harness the power of science and nature to create innovative ingredient and biotechnology solutions that improve products, support sustainability, and help customers address evolving consumer needs around the world.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

- Perform biochemical characterization of enzyme candidates to support product development initiatives.
- Evaluate enzyme performance in food model systems across a range of food applications.
- Generate, analyze, and interpret experimental data to support project objectives.
- Prepare clear and accurate reports, summaries, and technical documentation.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment while following established procedures.
- Collaborate with scientists, technicians, and cross-functional project teams in a global environment.
- Contribute to the development of enzyme solutions for bakery, brewing, dairy, and plant-based food applications.

- Ensure high standards of laboratory quality, safety, and data integrity.
- Support innovation projects that help create healthier foods and more sustainable production processes.

What Makes You the Right Fit

- Completed education as a Laboratory Technician or equivalent laboratory-based technical qualification.
- Knowledge of biochemistry and laboratory techniques.
- Ability to communicate and document scientific work effectively in English.
- Comfort working with data analysis, reporting, and laboratory documentation.
- Experience using laboratory software, data systems, or other IT tools is an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality results.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
- Willingness to learn new scientific disciplines, technologies, and ways of working.

How Would You Stand Out?

- Experience or academic exposure to enzymology and/or protein chemistry.
- Hands-on experience with enzyme characterization, food biochemistry, or protein chemistry techniques.
- Previous experience working in a food, biotechnology, enzyme, or life sciences laboratory environment.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively solve problems and adapt in a dynamic, project-driven setting.

Why Choose Us?

- Join a highly skilled international team with deep expertise in enzymology, biochemistry, and food applications.
- Work on technologies that help deliver healthier foods and more sustainable solutions to the global food industry.
- Collaborate with colleagues and project teams across multiple countries and disciplines.
- Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge enzyme development and food innovation projects.
- Contribute to products used by leading food manufacturers around the world.
- Be part of an engaged and supportive workplace that values scientific curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Interested? Submit your application to us as soon as possible, but at the latest by Dec 6, 2026. We review applications on an ongoing basis and may proceed to interviews with potential candidates already during the application period.

Please note that this is a temporary position with a preferred start date as soon as possible. We encourage interested candidates to apply early, as we are keen to welcome the successful candidate to the team at the earliest opportunity.

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