What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perfumery Sample Lab Technician position at OnScent?
OnScent is a manufacturer of fragrance and natural cosmetic solutions with world class natural, organic and sustainable materials for the fragrance, cosmetic and personal care industries. We are in search of a Fragrance Sample Lab Technician who will be working out of our manufacturing center located in Norwood, NJ.
The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Accurately measures ingredients using scales. Records substitutions, over-pours, etc., and ensures supervisor approval.
- Compounds formulas accurately for Perfumers and sample requests in a timely matter in order to meet deadlines.
- Adheres to all safety regulations and procedures, understanding the hazards of handling the various chemicals.
- Follows safety and compounding lab procedures, and maintains clean and safe work area.
- Provide assistance to Perfumers when requested.
- Assists with inventory for Lab supplies and accurately organizes warehouse inventory to make sure supplies are available for 3 months.
- Provides inventory list for order placing, and stocks supplies and labels containers of raw materials from production.
- Measures flash point for sample submissions.
- Packs approved batches by labeling bottles in preparation for shipping.
- Ensures equipment is in proper working condition and cleans equipment.
- Replenishes bottles with oils making sure to follow the Lab Tech Manual Procedure.
- Completes end of day procedures including filing powders, repacking, and housekeeping.
- Assists with new employee training as directed.
- Prints formulas requested by Fragrance Design Department
- Organizes and prioritizes projects with sample coordinator and/or Application Lab.
- Check compounding lab email and responds appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Check available stock of raw materials when needed by production
- Gathers bottles from library as needed to pack new orders or investigate any QC discrepancies
- Keeps record of new orders by gathering bottles from library or prints formula if not in stock.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology or equivalent experience.
- Minimum High School Degree or equivalency (GED) with relevant experience required.
- 2-3 years' experience, preferably in fragrance lab compounding.
- An understanding of the importance of handling chemicals safely and following safety regulations, guidelines and procedures.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must have creative thinking, and strong organizational skills.
- Computer literacy skills required
OnScent is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information. The background check will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
