Technical Service Account Manager

International Flavors and Fragrances
parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
Jul 01, 2026
Job Summary Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We partner with customers around the world to deliver sustainable, sciencebased innovations that elevate everyday products. Health & Biosciences:Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologiesthat powerinnovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets. This role is based in United State and is a remote position. You will be part of a collaborative, technically rigorous, and customerfocused team where deep expertise and strong partnerships drive meaningful impact. At IFF, your potential is our inspiration. The Technical Service Account Manager in Grain Processing will be directly responsible for providing technical service to existing and new customer accounts within the Carbohydrate Processing and Fuel Alcohol markets. Where You'll Make a Difference Provide specialized technical and scientific support for enzyme and yeast applications in customer environments Collaborate with sales teams during customer meetings, trainings, and onsite visits Serve as an internal technical expert on assigned product lines, applications, and limitations Conduct routine plant visits to perform process audits, lab analysis, and performance optimization Analyze process and laboratory data to identify improvement opportunities and make recommendations Develop tools or models to enhance data analysis and technical decisionmaking Deliver customer training on product selection, application, and optimization Provide postsale technical troubleshooting during product testing and implementation Support account planning and identify business development opportunities from a technical and commercial perspective What Makes You the Right Fit Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific or technical discipline (Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related) 3-4 years of experience in an industrial biotechnology environment (enzymes, food, fuel alcohol, or similar) Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to interpret technical data Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with JMP or other statistical software preferred Customerfocused mindset with strong relationshipbuilding skills Selfmotivated and resultsoriented, able to work independently Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment Ability to collaborate effectively across Sales, Marketing, and R&D Willingness to travel 50% or more How Would You Stand Out? Handson experience supporting fermentation or enzymedriven industrial processes Prior success in a customerfacing technical or application support role Ability to translate complex technical insights into clear, actionable customer recommendations Why Choose Us? Training opportunities Learning and development programs from day one Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan. 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