Contract Scent Tester (Fragrance)

The role

You will perform olfactory evaluations to characterize the behavior, performance, and stability of fragrance compounds. This role involves generating precise sensory data and tracking odor profile evolution using internal scales.

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 quickly learn internal scales and complex olfactive taxonomy
• Reliable and committed to scheduled hours
• Available 6 hours a day, 5 days a week in Elizabeth, NJ
• 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

Before you apply

• Must pass a sensory acuity screening
• 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.