Applications Lab Associate

The role

This person will support R&D operations by preparing application samples and solutions. They will also manage chemical inventory, maintain laboratory equipment, and follow safety protocols.

What you will do

• Prepare application samples and solutions to support testing, experimentation, and project objectives.
• Organize and maintain chemical inventory.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and manage supply inventory.
• Follow strict chemical safety protocols for handling, storage, and disposal.
• Operate liquid-handling instruments to prepare mixtures, formulas, and test samples.
• Collaborate with testing teams and the Lab Manager to maintain workflow.
• Ensure adherence to procedures, documentation standards, and quality expectations.
• Multitask and problem solve effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Support additional lab duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, or equivalent experience, or relevant military experience
• Strong understanding of chemical safety protocols and safe laboratory practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing project needs.

Nice to have

• Experience in a high-throughput lab environment.
• Formal training in perfumery (ISIPCA, GIP, Grasse Institute, ESP, or other Perfumery Training)
• Deep curiosity about technology and innovation in perfumery, think out of the box
• Experience in a fragrance house, brand, or evaluation lab

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 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
• Newark, NJ and Brooklyn shuttles and commuter benefits

Before you apply

• 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.