Tech Lab Coordinator

Easy And Fast To Upload Your CV; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a dedicated Tech Lab Coordinator to enhance fragrance development operations. This pivotal role involves compounding and documenting fragrance samples while ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail and foundational chemistry knowledge, working collaboratively with internal teams to meet project demands efficiently. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality and creativity of fragrance offerings, and be part of a team that thrives on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a fragrance or chemical lab environment.
• Knowledge of fragrance raw materials and compounding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Accurately compound fragrance formulas and prepare various applications.
• Ensure lab equipment is cleaned, calibrated, and functioning properly.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Basic Chemistry Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Education

Diploma in Chemistry

Bachelor's Degree in Cosmetic Science

Tools

Precision Balances

Mixers

Viscometers

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Tech Lab Coordinator to support fragrance development operations and ensure the smooth execution of sample preparation and testing. The Tech Lab Coordinator will be responsible for compounding evaluating and documenting fragrance samples while upholding strict safety and technical standards within the lab environment. This role acts as a vital link between creative and operational teams ensuring timely delivery precise formulation and systematic archiving of samples.

The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail foundational chemistry knowledge and excellent time management skills working closely with internal stakeholders such as perfumers evaluators and project coordinators to meet project demands efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Fragrance Compounding & Sample Preparation:

• Accurately compound fragrance formulas based on instructions from the evaluator or perfumer using scales and measuring tools in compliance with standard lab protocols.

• Prepare various fragrance applications (EDP EDT oils candles body care etc.) using alcohol solvents and bases as required.

• Label batch and pack samples for internal use or client delivery ensuring quality and consistency.

Lab Operations & Maintenance

• Ensure all lab equipment (scales mixers pipettes GC instruments etc.) is cleaned calibrated and functioning properly.

• Maintain accurate records of formulations test results and modifications in physical or digital lab notebooks.

• Manage inventory of raw materials solvents packaging and lab supplies issuing purchase requests when needed.

Quality Control Support

• Conduct basic physical checks on fragrance submissions (e.g. color phase separation odor evolution).

• Assist in stability testing and shelflife observations for ongoing fragrance projects.

• Participate in batch validation comparisons and benchmark testing.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Adhere to health safety and hygiene standards within the laboratory following best practices when handling raw materials and flammable substances.

• Ensure proper storage and disposal of chemicals in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Work closely with evaluators perfumers and the sales team to ensure sample readiness meets project timelines.

• Coordinate with the operations and quality teams to align lab work with product development requirements and client expectations.

• Communicate effectively with logistics and supply chain teams for sample dispatch coordination.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Handson experience in a fragrance cosmetics or chemical laboratory environment.

• Knowledge of fragrance raw materials compounding techniques and safety procedures.

• Ability to follow complex formulas with precision and consistency.

• Minimum of 23 years in a technical or lab assistant role in the fragrance cosmetics or chemical sector.

• Experience with sample preparation and record keeping in a regulated environment.

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Chemistry Cosmetic Science Chemical Engineering or related field.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow strict formulation protocols.

• Organizational skills to manage multiple sample requests timelines and priorities.

• Familiarity with weighing and lab equipment (e.g. precision balances mixers viscometers).

• Basic understanding of MS Office (Excel for logs and formula tracking).