Applications Lab Associate

Osmo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible PTO

Paid parental leave

Shuttle service & commuter benefits

Job summary

Osmo, an Olfactory Intelligence company, is seeking a Lab Associate to join the Applications Lab Operations team in a hands-on, fast-paced setting. You will support R&D by preparing samples, maintaining inventories, and ensuring safety and quality across workflows.

The ideal candidate has a chemistry background, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask while complying with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with chemical safety protocols and lab safety practices.
• Hands-on lab work in fast-paced environments preferred.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and solutions to support testing and experiments.
• Maintain chemical inventory with accurate records.
• Manage lab supplies and equipment, including ordering.
• Follow strict safety protocols for storage, handling and disposal.
• Operate liquid-handling instruments with precision.
• Collaborate with testing teams and Lab Manager to support projects.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and quality standards.
• Multitask effectively to meet deadlines in independent or team settings.
• Support additional lab duties to maintain a safe, organized lab.

Skills

Chemical safety

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Who We Are At Osmo

Osmo is the Olfactory Intelligence company, on a mission to give AI a sense of smell to improve the health and wellbeing of human life. Why? Our sense of smell has the ability to delight us, protect us, and heal us. 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. We’re headquartered in Elizabeth, NJ, with an additional office in Somerville, MA. We provide complimentary shuttle service from Brooklyn and Newark, NJ.

About The Role

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Who You Are

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, or equivalent experience, or relevant military 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

• Experience in a high-throughput lab environment.
• Formal training in perfumery (ISIPCA, GIP, Grasse Institute, ESP, or other Perfumery Training)
• Deep curiosity about technology and innovation in perfumery, think out of the box
• Experience in a fragrance house, brand, or evaluation lab

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity in a high-growth company
• Comprehensive medical coverage, including a $0 employee premium plan option
• 100% employer paid dental and vision coverage for employees and their families
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Flexible PTO including a paid winter closure
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus mental health and wellness support
• Catered Lunch — Mon/Wed/Fri; Newark, NJ and Brooklyn shuttles and commuter benefits

We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining an incredible team optimized for a diversity of thought, background, and approaches.

Every posting lists the pay range and benefits for that role. Where you land in the range depends on skills, experience, scope, and internal equity. Full time employees receive a total rewards package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a healthcare FSA, a 401(k) with company match, flexible paid time off, paid family leave, company holidays, and commuter benefits. Eligible roles also receive equity, which is subject to the terms of the equity plan and board approval and is not guaranteed. Applicants and employees may ask about and discuss their pay without retaliation.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Osmo is an equal opportunity employer. We hire, develop, and promote based on skills, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related conditions, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, familial or caregiver status, disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, military or veteran status, liability for military service, hair texture or protective hairstyle, arrest or conviction record consistent with applicable law, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This commitment covers every part of employment, including hiring, job assignment, compensation, discipline, benefits, and training.

Accommodations: If you need an accommodation to apply or interview, tell us at [e-mail]. Your request is confidential and will not affect how we evaluate you. Please reach out before your first interview so we can plan with you.

Work authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Each posting states whether visa sponsorship for employment is available for that role. All new hires must complete identity and employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) after an offer is accepted.