Lab Fragrance Compounders (Temp)

Elizabeth, NJfull timeOn Site

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$52k–$64k

H1B: yes

Osmo Lab Fragrance Compounder responsible for accurately weighing, measuring, and blending raw materials to produce fragrance formulations. Ensures quality control by distinguishing raw material characteristics and adheres to safety and compliance protocols.

Responsibilities

Osmo is seeking a Fragrance Compounder to join our team. The Compounder will be responsible for accurately weighing, measuring, and blending raw materials to produce fragrance formulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fragrance production environment, possess strong mathematical skills, and adhere to safety and quality standards.
Fragrance Compounding: Accurately measure, weigh, and mix raw materials and essential oils according to formulas and batch sheets. Precision and understanding of certain raw materials characteristics will be key to a successful compounder.
Quality Control: Ability to distinguish raw material characteristics (e.g., odor, color) and report any discrepancies or abnormalities.
Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate and clean mixing tanks, scales, pumps, and other production equipment while following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Safety & Compliance: Ability to follow all company safety protocols, including handling hazardous materials and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this role.
Inventory Management: Assist in monitoring raw material stock levels and notify supervisors of any shortages or issues.

Qualification

Basic knowledge of lab equipmentA trained or highly sensitive noseWays to Stand OutFormal training in perfumery (ISIPCAExperience in a fragrance house

Required

A minimum of 5 years experience in fragrance or flavor compounding is strongly preferred.
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. Candidates will be required to pass a sensory acuity screening.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
Ways to Stand Out:
Have a 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.

Preferred

Memorized understanding of properties and interactions of 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
Understanding of order of addition for certain raw materials and reasons behind it