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Overview

This opportunity is for a Fragrance Lab Technician supporting a confidential client’s Scientific & QA team. The role focuses on hands-on fragrance compounding and product applications (candles, lotions, shampoos, etc.) in a shared laboratory environment. This is a contract-to-hire, full-time, onsite position based in Ramsey, NJ.

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Key Responsibilities

• Compound experimental fragrance formulas in collaboration with perfumery and Fragrance R&D teams.
• Prepare finished sample products (candles, lotions, shampoos, and other consumer applications) using fragrance oils and standard lab procedures.
• Execute laboratory test methods and analytical testing to support product specification sheets (color, odor, refractive index, specific gravity, flashpoint as required).
• Maintain accurate documentation, complete worksheets, and enter data into systems such as Excel and Formpak.
• Manage lab supplies, inventory of raw materials, and oversee servicing, calibration, and basic maintenance of instruments.
• Follow packaging, labeling, and SOPs; maintain a clean, compliant workstation.
• Coordinate with Regulatory, Quality Control, and production partners to ensure alignment on specifications and processes.
• Split daily work approximately 50% compounding and 50% applications, with flexibility based on lab demand.
• Support shared-lab coordination and collaborate with local and global colleagues.

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Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience in fragrance compounding and small-scale product applications within a fragrance or consumer-products lab.
• Familiarity with lab SOPs, documentation best practices, and safety protocols.
• Proficiency with data entry and basic data systems (Excel, Formpak, product specification tools).
• Strong attention to detail for measurements, labeling, and record-keeping.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration (perfumery, R&D, Regulatory, QC, production).
• Ability to manage inventory and support routine instrument maintenance.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications (Preferred)

• Laboratory certification or prior internship experience in a fragrance or analytical lab.
• Analytical experience measuring refractive index, specific gravity, and flashpoint.
• Coursework or background in analytical chemistry.
• Experience with quality control evaluations (color, odor) and raw materials testing.
• Comfortable using and supporting calibration/servicing schedules for specialized instruments.
• Interest in professional growth and learning from experienced team members.

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Work Environment

• Onsite role in a shared fragrance laboratory with a small, collaborative team.
• Typical daytime schedule (for example, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) with occasional flexibility to meet lab needs.
• Structured training and mentorship to build compounding and analytical testing skills.
• Culture emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and global teamwork.

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Job Type & Location

• Contract to Hire — Full time
• Workplace: Fully onsite in Ramsey, NJ

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. Final pay within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include: medical, dental & vision; short- and long-term disability; voluntary life & AD&D; 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options; HSA; employee assistance program; transportation benefits; and paid time off. Eligibility varies by classification and length of employment.

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Application Deadline

• This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

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About the Confidential Client

Our client is a global, established organization operating in the Scientific & QA space with international collaboration opportunities. They prioritize lab safety, professional development, and an inclusive team culture.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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