Global Fragrance Perfumer & Lab Operations Lead

Dr Scent

Sharjah

On-site

AED 201,000 - 312,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Dr Scent seeks a talented Perfumer to join our Head Office, driving R&D innovation and overseeing lab operations to support our growing global presence. You will create and refine fragrance formulations, manage lab activities, and collaborate with suppliers and clients on bespoke projects.

Requirements include a chemistry or perfumery degree, proven perfumery experience, strong olfactory talent, and fluency in Arabic and English; frequent domestic and international travel is expected.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or perfumery; laboratory experience preferred.
  • Proven track record as a perfumer with lab and operations experience.
  • Strong olfactory skills and creative fragrance formulation ability.
  • Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Create and refine fragrance formulations from concept to final specs.
  • Oversee laboratory operations, quality control of raw materials, and multi-site inventory.
  • Research and implement emerging scent technologies (e.g., Encapsulation, ActiMoods).
  • Engage with suppliers and clients on bespoke fragrance projects.
  • Lead new product launches and provide technical training to sales teams and international agents.

Skills

Olfactory skills
Creative formulation
Lab/Operations experience
Aroma compounds expertise
Arabic & English fluency
Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry
Perfumery or related field

Job description

Dr Scent seeks a talented Perfumer to join our Head Office, driving R&D innovation and overseeing lab operations to support our growing global presence. You will create and refine fragrance formulations, manage lab activities, and collaborate with suppliers and clients on bespoke projects.

Requirements include a chemistry or perfumery degree, proven perfumery experience, strong olfactory talent, and fluency in Arabic and English; frequent domestic and international travel is expected.

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