Perfumery Laboratory Assistant

Givaudan; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Annual flight ticket allowance forself

Performance bonus

Education support for children

Job summary

Givaudan in Dubai (Media City) seeks a Perfumery Laboratory Assistant to support perfumers and the lab team with compounding, sampling, and daily operations. Based in our Dubai office, you will join a fast-paced Consumer Products team across the SAMEA region.

You will execute end-to-end fragrance compounding, sampling, dilution prep, and material management, using LCMS and SAP, while ensuring safety, quality, and efficient lab processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or relevant discipline.
• 2–3 years of fragrance compounding laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with lab and ERP systems (LCMS, SAP) and MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with speed and prioritization.
• Comfortable in a lab with fragrance materials exposure.
• Good English communication and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute compounding end-to-end, weighing, blending, and preparing formulas.
• Carry out sampling processes efficiently and across multiple projects.
• Perform dilution prep and basic packaging as required.
• Support raw material management, quality checks, and stock handling.
• Utilize LCMS and SAP for formula execution and inventory data entry.
• Maintain safety, quality, and 5S housekeeping standards.
• Adapt to changing priorities and support lab process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

English proficiency

Team spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

LCMS

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Consumer Products Perfumery Laboratory Assistant – Your future position?

As a Perfumery Laboratory Assistant (Consumer Products) with Givaudan, the global leader in the fragrance and flavor industry, you will support Perfumers and the broader lab team with compounding, sampling, and daily laboratory operations in an efficient, accurate, and organized manner, in line with business priorities and EH&S policies. Based in our Dubai office in Media City and reporting to the Perfumery Laboratory Team Leader, you will join a dynamic and fast-paced team environment, supporting projects across our Consumer Products category in the SAMEA region.

Sounds interesting?

It could well be your perfect opportunity if you thrive in a high-volume, execution-focused environment, enjoy working with precision and speed, and are motivated to deliver high-quality results to meet internal and customer needs.

In This Exciting Role, You Will

• Execute compounding activities end-to-end, including weighing, blending, and preparing fragrance formulas provided by perfumers using LCMS or equivalent systems
• Carry out sampling processes efficiently and cost-effectively, managing multiple priorities and deadlines across projects
• Perform dilution preparation, repacking of raw materials, and basic packaging activities as required for submissions and evaluations
• Support raw material management, including quality checks (visual and olfactory), stock handling, and removal of expired materials
• Use laboratory and enterprise systems (e.g., LCMS, SAP) for formula execution, inventory tracking, and data entry
• Ensure strict compliance with safety, quality, and housekeeping standards (5S), maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and urgency, adapting to changing priorities such as compounding, mixing, cleaning, or other lab-related activities
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the team in optimizing lab processes

You?

Are you someone who enjoys working in a structured, fast-moving operational environment? Who takes pride in accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork? Who is eager to learn and continuously improve? Then come join us – and impact your world.

Your Professional Profile Includes

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a relevant discipline
• 2–3 years of experience in a fragrance compounding laboratory or similar technical environment
• Familiarity with laboratory and ERP systems (e.g., LCMS, SAP) and MS Office
• Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with speed, accuracy, and prioritization
• Comfortable working in a laboratory environment with constant exposure to fragrance raw materials
• Good communication skills in English
• Strong team spirit and a proactive, can-do mindset

Our Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• A collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Attractive compensation package
• Private health insurance
• Support for children's education*
• Annual flight ticket allowance for self and eligible dependents*
• Performance bonus*

(*As per company policy)

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.