About Careertakes

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Role overview

This contract-to-hire Lab Technician role is onsite in Manhattan, NY supporting laboratory operations in fragrance formulation and compounding for a confidential client in the Scientific & QA industry. The position offers structured training, hands-on experience with formulation and sampling, and clear opportunities for growth.

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What you’ll do

• Work directly with perfumers and formulation staff to prepare and develop fragrance formulations.
• Accurately compound fragrances by reviewing formulas and combining ingredients to precise specifications.
• Handle and track a large inventory of chemicals (approximately 200–300) while following safety and quality procedures.
• Label and bottle formulas with meticulous attention to identification and traceability.
• Perform sampling and application tasks to support fragrance testing and evaluation.
• Measure ingredients using pipettes and weighing equipment (gram precision).
• Complete data entry for formulas, samples, and lab records; maintain organized documentation.
• Collaborate with a small team of technicians to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow established laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards at all times.
• Participate in training on fragrance compounding techniques when required.

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Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience is required (fragrance experience is a plus but not mandatory).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and chemicals accurately.
• Excellent math skills and comfort with precise measurement (weighing in grams).
• High attention to detail when compounding, labeling, and bottling.
• Ability to work under pressure and support a fast-paced workflow when needed.
• Eagerness to learn and a demonstrated willingness to be trained in fragrance compounding.

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Additional skills (nice to have)

• Interest in entering or advancing within the fragrance industry.
• Experience as a perfumer’s assistant, in fine fragrance, or with fragrance application/sampling.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar data/systems.
• Comfort with pipettes and common laboratory instrumentation.

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Work environment & schedule

• Fully onsite in Manhattan, NY — small lab team of ~7 technicians.
• Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; no weekend work.
• Lab coat and standard PPE required while performing duties.
• The environment requires focus, accuracy, and effective teamwork; it can be fast-paced at times.

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Compensation & benefits

• Pay: $23.00/hr (contract-to-hire). Individual offers within this range depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental & vision; 401(k); voluntary life and disability insurance; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off. Eligibility depends on job classification and length of employment.

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Contract details

• Job type: Contract to Hire (on-site).
• Location: Manhattan, NY (must be able to commute to an onsite laboratory).
• Anticipated application close date provided by the client: Aug 31, 2026.

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Confidential client statement

This posting is managed by Careertakes on behalf of a confidential client. The confidential client is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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