Fragrance Innovation Chemist

Smart4 Sciences; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart4 Sciences is seeking a Fragrance Development Chemist to join its innovative R&D team in the UK. You’ll work on fragrance ingredient understanding, technology development and performance evaluation across product categories.

The role requires a Chemistry or Cosmetic Science degree and laboratory experience, with opportunities to contribute to fragrance-related technologies and communicate findings to project teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in flavour, fragrance, cosmetics or related technical environment.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage your own workload.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support development of new and innovative fragrance-related technologies.
• Investigate properties and interactions of fragrances and ingredients across product categories.
• Develop and evaluate new testing methods for fragrance performance.
• Conduct lab-based test studies using fragrances and raw materials.
• Analyse results and communicate findings to project teams.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations based on experiments.
• Provide technical support on fragrance stability, suitability and performance.
• Collaborate across business areas on specific technical projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smart4 Sciences is seeking a Fragrance Development Chemist to join its innovative R&D team in the UK. You’ll work on fragrance ingredient understanding, technology development and performance evaluation across product categories.

The role requires a Chemistry or Cosmetic Science degree and laboratory experience, with opportunities to contribute to fragrance-related technologies and communicate findings to project teams.