Lab Application Tester & Perfumer

Dr Scent; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual air ticket

Visa / work permit sponsorship

Medical insurance

Job summary

Dr Scent in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a talented Perfumer to join our Head Office, leading scent formulation, driving R&D innovation, and overseeing lab operations to support our growing global presence.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry or perfumery, with a proven perfumery track record in lab/operations, a highly developed olfactory sense, and fluency in Arabic and English. Expect frequent domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, perfumery, or related field.
• Proven track record as a perfumer with lab/operations experience.
• Strong olfactory sense and creative formulation talent.
• Excellent organization and technical knowledge of aroma compounds.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Create and refine fragrance formulations from concept to final specs.
• Oversee lab operations and manage raw material quality control.
• Research emerging scent technologies and apply them.
• Engage with suppliers and clients on bespoke fragrance projects.
• Lead product launches and train sales teams and international agents.

Skills

Perfume formulation

Lab/operations experience

Olfactory expertise

Aroma compound knowledge

Fluency in Arabic & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Perfumery, or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Role Overview :

Are you a passionate frangrance specialist with exceptional olfactory skills and strong technical expertise? Dr Scent is looking for a talented Perfumer to join our team at the Head Office / leading scent formulation, driving R&D innovation, and overseeing lab operations to support our growing global presence.

What You'll Do

Create and refine innovative fragrance formulations, from concept to final specs.

Oversee laboratory operations, raw material quality control, and multi-site inventory.

Research and implement emerging scent technologies (e.g., Encapsulation, ActiMoods).

Engage directly with key suppliers and clients on bespoke fragrance projects.

Lead new product launches and deliver technical training to sales teams and international agents.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Perfumery, or a related field.

Proven track record as a Perfumer with lab/operations experience.

Highly developed olfactory sense and creative formulation talent.

Strong organizational skills and technical expertise in aroma compounds.

Fluency in both Arabic and English is mandatory (spoken & written).

Flexibility for frequent domestic and international travel.

What You'll Get

Annual air ticket.

Visa / work permit sponsorship.

• Medical insurance.