Lab Tester & Perfumer Specialist - Arabic Speaking Required

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 invites a skilled Perfumer to join our Head Office team in Sharjah. You will drive fragrance formulation from concept through final specs and oversee lab operations, ensuring quality across multiple sites.

The role requires a proven perfumer with lab experience, strong olfactory skills, and fluency in English and Arabic. Global travel is expected to support bespoke projects and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Perfumery, or related field.
• Proven perfumer with lab/operations experience.
• Strong olfactory sense and creative formulation talent.
• Excellent organizational and technical skills in aroma compounds.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine fragrance formulations from concept to final specs.
• Oversee laboratory operations, raw material quality control, and multi-site inventory.
• Research and implement emerging scent technologies like encapsulation.
• Engage with suppliers and clients on bespoke fragrance projects.
• Lead product launches and train sales teams and international agents.

Skills

Perfume formulation

Lab operations

Scent technology

Supplier liaison

Multisite inventory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Perfumery

Tools

GC-MS

Encapsulation tech

ActiMoods

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.