Research Analyst Jobs in Iowa

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.

Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

The role is based on Cedar Rapids, IA (On-site 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

• Perform analytical testing on in-process samples and finished products to support product release
• Prepare reagents and solutions required for laboratory testing
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Accurately record, analyze, and communicate test results
• Apply aseptic techniques and investigate potential contamination sources
• Support internal and external stakeholders with quality-related inquiries
• Participate in laboratory investigations, problem-solving, and troubleshooting activities
• Follow and maintain compliance with standard operating procedures, safety, and hygiene requirements
• Ensure adherence to quality and regulatory standards including ISO, HACCP, GMP, Kosher, and Halal

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing laboratory environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities effectively
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership in daily tasks

How You Would Stand Out

• Experience working in QA/QC within a biotechnology or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as GMP, HACCP, or ISO
• Experience with microbiological testing and contamination investigations

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work in a leading biotechnology company with global impact
• Collaborative and high-performance team environment
• Exposure to large-scale industrial processes and advanced lab techniques
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Career growth and development opportunities within IFF
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

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.