Lab Fragrance Compounders

The role

The Compounder will accurately weigh, measure, and blend raw materials to produce fragrance formulations. This role involves operating production equipment, performing quality control, and managing inventory.

What you will do

• Measure, weigh, and mix raw materials and essential oils according to formulas and batch sheets
• Distinguish raw material characteristics and report discrepancies
• Operate and clean mixing tanks, scales, pumps, and other production equipment
• Follow company safety protocols and handle hazardous materials
• Monitor raw material stock levels and notify supervisors of shortages

Required qualifications

• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy when measuring, weighing, and blending raw materials
• Basic knowledge of lab equipment
• A trained or highly sensitive nose, with strong familiarity of olfactive families and fragrance structures
• Demonstrated proficiency in sensory evaluation and a highly developed, reliable olfactory sense
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to follow all company safety protocols, including handling hazardous materials and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice to have

• A minimum of 5 years experience in fragrance or flavor compounding
• Memorized understanding of the properties and interactions of commonly used essential oils, aroma chemicals, and resins
• Formal training in perfumery (ISIPCA, GIP, Grasse Institute, ESP, or other Perfumery Training)
• Experience in a fragrance house, brand, or evaluation lab
• Understand the order of addition for certain raw materials and the reasons behind it

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meaningful equity
• Comprehensive medical coverage, including a $0 employee premium plan option
• 100% employer paid dental and vision coverage for employees and their families
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Flexible PTO including a paid winter closure
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Mental health and wellness support
• Catered Lunch — Mon/Wed/Fri
• Employee Shuttles from Newark, NJ and Brooklyn, NY
• Commuter benefits
• Healthcare FSA

Before you apply

• Candidates will be required to pass a sensory acuity screening
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

About the company

Osmo is the Olfactory Intelligence company on a mission to give AI a sense of smell. They are headquartered in Elizabeth, NJ, with an additional office in Somerville, MA.