Contract Sensory Panelist (Fragrance)

The role

You will characterize the behavior, performance, and stability of fragrance compounds and formulas. This involves smelling and evaluating fragrance samples to generate precise sensory data.

What you will do

• Spend a set number of hours per day actively smelling and evaluating fragrance samples in various formats.
• 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
• A Scientific Foundation: Chemistry, biology, or psychology background or interest

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.