Fragrance Evaluator/Designer

York Solutions, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical with multiple plans

Delta Dental plan

Eye Med Vision

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible working opportunities

Learning and career growth

Team and culture

Learning and career growth

Job summary

A leading fragrance development company in Minneapolis is seeking a professional to assist in migrating fragrances to a new manufacturer. Responsibilities include supporting the Fragrance Designer, conducting olfactive evaluations, and managing fragrance data. The ideal candidate has a strong background in product development for home fragrance formats. This role offers a generous benefits package and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development for home fragrance formats.
• Ability to conduct olfactive evaluation and sensory science.
• Proficiency in writing standard operating procedures.
• Self-sufficient and highly motivated team member.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Fragrance Designer for new fragrance development.
• Assist in sampling requests and gap analysis.
• Conduct olfactive evaluation and participate in supplier selection.
• Facilitate legal review of product names and finalize fragrance descriptions for online, packaging, and photography needs.
• Research cross-category products at onset of each development cycle.
• Provide technical support on fragrance and base integration.
• Provide expert fragrance evaluation to guide Fill Vendors and Fragrance House partners.
• Maintain and expand the proprietary fragrance library and manage regulatory documentation records.

Skills

Product Development for home fragrance formats

Olfactive Evaluation

Adaptive

Self-sufficient and highly motivated

Experience in sensory science

Research, Testing, and Writing Standard Operating Procedures

Job description

At this time, we are unable to consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship or third-party recruitment agencies for this role. We thank you for your understanding.

Hours: Up to 40 hrs per week (will flex)

Overview

Successfully migrate a pre-identified assortment of fragrances to a new candle manufacturer. Assign quality and performance benchmarks, informed by the existing control, and ensure the success of execution through metrics such as, but not limited to, evaluation.

Overall Tasks

• Provide support to Fragrance Designer to execute new fragrance development, including outlining challenges and opportunities for improvement to Sourcing and Tech to ensure development meets milestone deadlines.
• Assist in sampling requests.
• Help conduct gap analysis, brief fragrance suppliers, and participate in olfactive evaluation and selection for OB fragrance development.
• Facilitate legal review of product names and finalize fragrance descriptions for online, packaging and photography needs.
• Research and investigate inspiring cross-category products at onset of each development cycle.
• Provide technical support on fragrance and base integration.
• Provide expert fragrance evaluation support to guide Fill Vendors and Fragrance House partners.
• Maintain and expand the proprietary fragrance library for both active and proactive development.
• Support Tech in data management and integrity: manage accuracy of fragrance information database (smartsheet), program summaries, and records of regulatory and compliance documentation.

Skills

• Product Development for home fragrance formats (candles, liquid reed diffusers, scented filler etc)
• Olfactive Evaluation (character & strength)
• Adaptive
• Self-sufficient and highly motivated
• Experience in sensory science or olfactive evaluation
• Research, Testing, and Writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Benefits

York Solutions Offers a generous benefits package for eligible full-time employees:

• BCBS Medical with 3 Plans to choose from (PPO and High deductible PPO plans with Health Savings Program)
• Delta Dental plan with 2 free cleanings and insurance discounts
• Eye Med Vision with annual check-ups and discounts on lens
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance paid by company
• John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match
• Voluntary Insurance programs such as: Hospital Indemnity, Identity Protection, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
• Flexible work environment with some remote working opportunities
• Strong fun and teamwork environment
• Learning, development, and career growth