Contract Olfactory Panelist

The role

You will use your sense of smell to characterize the behavior, performance, and stability of fragrance compounds and formulas. This role involves generating sensory data and tracking odor profiles to contribute to the digitization of scent.

What you will do

• Spend a set number of hours per day actively smelling and evaluating fragrance samples.
• Perform character and intensity annotations based on internal scales and taxonomic lexicon.
• Evaluate the evolution of odor profiles over time.
• Measure fragrance integrity and performance in samples from stability chambers and application tests.
• Follow established protocols and maintain objectivity.
• Participate in required training sessions to stay aligned with other panelists.

Required qualifications

• Must pass a sensory acuity screening.
• Sustained concentration through long, repetitive sensory tasks.
• Methodical and objective approach.
• Ability to learn internal scales and complex olfactive taxonomy.
• Reliable and committed to scheduled hours.
• Available on-site in Elizabeth, NJ for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• A genuine passion for scent.
• A descriptive vocabulary beyond simple hedonic terms.
• A scientific foundation in chemistry, biology, or psychology.

Benefits

• Potential to grow to 30 hours/week and benefits eligibility.
• Consistent, predictable contract hours.

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.