Applications Lab Associate

Osmo; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Osmo, headquartered in Elizabeth, NJ, is seeking a Lab Associate to join the Applications Lab Operations team. This hands-on role supports our R&D efforts by preparing samples, organizing chemical inventory, and maintaining high safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field, demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills, and can multitask while meeting project deadlines.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of chemical safety protocols and safe laboratory practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing project needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare application samples and solutions to support testing, experimentation, and project objectives.
• Organize and maintain chemical inventory, ensuring accurate records and availability of required materials for daily sample preparation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and manage supply inventory, including proactive ordering of chemicals and consumables.
• Follow strict chemical safety protocols for handling, storage, and disposal to ensure a safe work environment.
• Operate liquid-handling instruments to prepare mixtures, formulas, and test samples with precision.
• Collaborate with testing teams and the Lab Manager to maintain workflow, anticipate daily priorities, and support ongoing projects.
• Ensure adherence to procedures, documentation standards, and quality expectations.
• Multitask and problem solve effectively while meeting project deadlines in both independent and team based settings.
• Support additional lab duties as assigned, contributing to a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Chemical safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Who we are at Osmo:

Osmo is a digital olfaction company, on a mission to give computers a sense of smell to improve the health and wellbeing of human life. Why? Our sense of smell both enriches and saves lives, and has a deep and direct connection to our emotions and memory.

Olfactory Intelligence has applications across industries including fragrance, manufacturing, security, medicine, and more. We believe in the power of automation and thoughtfully applied AI/ML to solve problems beyond the reach of human intuition alone. Osmo is headquartered in Elizabeth, NJ, with an additional office in Somerville, MA.

Osmo is seeking a Lab Associate to join our expanding Applications Lab Operations team. We are seeking an highly organized and detail oriented Laboratory Technician to support our growing R&D operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands on laboratory work , thrives in a fast paced environment, and is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and workflow efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare application samples and solutions to support testing, experimentation, and project objectives.
• Organize and maintain chemical inventory, ensuring accurate records and availability of required materials for daily sample preparation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and manage supply inventory, including proactive ordering of chemicals and consumables.
• Follow strict chemical safety protocols for handling, storage, and disposal to ensure a safe wok environment.
• Operate liquid-handling instruments to prepare mixtures, formulas, and test samples with precision.
• Collaborate with testing teams and the Lab Manager to maintain workflow, anticipate daily priorities, and support ongoing projects.
• Ensure adherence to procedures, documentation standards, and quality expectations.
• Multitask and problem solve effectively while meeting project deadlines in both independent and team based settings.
• Support additional lab duties as assigned, contributing to a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of chemical safety protocols and safe laboratory practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing project needs.

Ways to stand out

• Fragrance industry experience.
• Experience in a high-throughput lab environment.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $85,000

For all Full-Time Employees, compensation is just one component of Osmo’s total rewards approach, which is designed to support the well-being, growth, and long-term success of our team members. Depending on the role, this may include base salary or contract-based pay, along with access to health, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; flexible paid time off and company holidays; and equity or incentive compensation for eligible roles. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, internal equity, and other relevant business considerations. Osmo regularly reviews pay ranges and compensation structures to ensure they remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with current market data.

All employment decisions and responsibilities are determined based on current ability and your ability to grow, without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire