Junior Technical Perfumer: Fragrance Formulation & R&D

Givaudan; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Givaudan in the United Kingdom is offering a Trainee/Junior Technical Perfumer position. You will contribute to refining fragrance formulations under senior guidance and learn to address ingredient challenges while preserving each fragrance’s signature.

You will work with cross-functional teams, explore ingredient alternatives, and support QC and production processes as part of a global perfumery community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline is required.
• 3–5+ years of proven experience as a Junior Technical or Creative Perfumer.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist adaptation and refinement of fragrance formulations under senior perfumery guidance.
• Support fragrance ingredient alternatives development to meet evolving regulations or technical needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects according to best practice.
• Partner with global departments to study and implement technical solutions.
• Be a technical reference, sharing perfumery findings amongst the community.
• Provide support to the QC team on ingredient management.
• Process First Time Formula Requests and New Business Orders, coordinating transfers with local QC.
• Support Operations in local inventory management.
• Stay informed about industry trends, palette evolution and regulations.
• Keep up with proprietary tools through internal training.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Givaudan in the United Kingdom is offering a Trainee/Junior Technical Perfumer position. You will contribute to refining fragrance formulations under senior guidance and learn to address ingredient challenges while preserving each fragrance’s signature.

You will work with cross-functional teams, explore ingredient alternatives, and support QC and production processes as part of a global perfumery community.