SenioPerfumer / Fragrance Analyst – GC-MS

La Reine Essence; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

La Reine Essence in Istanbul seeks a Senior Perfumer / Fragrance Analyst – GC-MS to design and evaluate fragrance formulations and analyze oils using GC-MS.

You will interpret data to guide formulation, support quality control, and collaborate with R&D and production to ensure product consistency. Strong fragrance expertise and GC-MS skills required; English fluency essential; Turkish language a plus.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in fragrance creation and perfumery techniques for fine fragrances, personal care, or home care.
• Strong GC-MS skills including method development, sample prep, data acquisition, and chromatogram interpretation.
• Solid knowledge of aroma chemicals, essential oils, and natural extracts; allergy screening and compatibility with product bases.
• Understanding of IFRA and global cosmetic/household regulations.
• Experience in R&D or analytical labs with good lab practices and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate fragrance compositions for various product bases.
• Analyze essential oils and aroma chemicals using GC-MS and interpret results.
• Guide formulation decisions and support quality control and consistency.
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams to optimize fragrance performance.
• Develop methods, prepare samples, report data, and maintain laboratory instruments; mentor junior staff.

Skills

GC-MS

Perfumery techniques

Regulatory knowledge

Lab practices

Data interpretation

Chemistry background

English fluency

Turkish language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Master’s degree in Chemistry

Perfumery training

Tools

GC-MS software

Data reporting tools

Job description

Company Description

La Reine Essence, part of Lareine Company, is a global leader in the creation of high-quality fragrance ingredients. The company focuses on natural, health-conscious components that are suitable for human use and inspired by nature and human relationships. Its professional R&D, production, and creative teams collaborate to develop tailored solutions that meet diverse market needs worldwide. La Reine Essence values innovation, safety, and sensory excellence, offering talent the opportunity to contribute to distinctive, market-ready fragrance products.

Role Description

The Senior Perfumer / Fragrance Analyst – GC-MS is a full-time, on-site role based in Istanbul. This role involves designing and evaluating fragrance compositions, analyzing essential oils and aroma chemicals using GC-MS, and interpreting analytical data to guide formulation and quality control decisions. The individual will collaborate closely with R&D and production teams to optimize fragrance performance, ensure product consistency, and support the development of new fragrance lines. Daily activities include method development, sample preparation, data reporting, maintaining laboratory instruments, and contributing technical expertise to customer projects and internal innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in fragrance creation, evaluation, and perfumery techniques, with experience in fine fragrances, personal care, or home care applications.
• Strong GC-MS skills, including method development, sample preparation, data acquisition, interpretation of chromatograms and mass spectra, and troubleshooting analytical issues.
• Solid knowledge of aroma chemicals, essential oils, and natural extracts, including olfactory profiling, stability, and compatibility with various product bases.
• Understanding of regulatory and safety standards relevant to fragrances and ingredients (e.g., IFRA guidelines, global cosmetic and household regulations).
• Experience working in an R&D or analytical laboratory environment, with good laboratory practices, documentation, and quality control procedures.
• Proficiency in using relevant software for GC-MS data analysis and basic office tools for reporting and presentation.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Perfumery, or a related scientific discipline; specialized perfumery training is an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to translate data into practical formulation and product improvement recommendations.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally and mentor less‑experienced team members.
• Professional fluency in English; Turkish language skills are beneficial for local collaboration.