Fragrance Lab Assistant

Experis; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Experis seeks a Fragrance Lab Assistant in Montvale, NJ, onsite. You will support fragrance development with cross-functional teams, lead sampling programs, and ensure documentation aligns with GLP/GMP standards. A chemistry background and NPD/R&D experience are preferred, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• New Product Development experience in an R&D environment.
• Familiarity with GLP/GMP practices.
• Interest in fragrance evaluation and olfactory sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Support fragrance development projects across a portfolio of home fragrance products, partnering with cross-functional global teams.
• Lead fragrance sampling programs and coordinate project timelines with R&D, Marketing, suppliers, and fragrance partners.
• Conduct fragrance evaluations, sensory assessments, and performance testing to support product development and validation.
• Manage multiple projects and external suppliers while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with GLP/GMP practices.
• Provide technical fragrance expertise, including ownership of key product formats, while contributing to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Our client, in fragrance consumer goods is seeking a Fragrance Lab Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have R&D Lab experience, a Chemistry background, and srong olfactory (“sense of smell”) abilities and/or an interest in fragrance evaluation, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Fragrance Lab Assistant

Location: Montvale, NJ (Onsite)

Contract: 1 Year (extension possible)

Pay Range: $33 - $43 hourly

What’s the Job?

• Support fragrance development projects across a portfolio of home fragrance products, partnering with cross-functional global teams.
• Lead fragrance sampling programs and coordinate project timelines with R&D, Marketing, suppliers, and fragrance partners.
• Conduct fragrance evaluations, sensory assessments, and performance testing to support product development and validation.
• Manage multiple projects and external suppliers while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with GLP/GMP practices.
• Provide technical fragrance expertise, including ownership of key product formats, while contributing to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

What’s Needed?

• Bachelor Degree (or equivalent experience) in Chemistry or another scientific discipline; Chemistry is strongly preferred due to the organic chemistry foundation of fragrance development.
• Required: New Product Development experience and project management (working with sales and marketing) with Laboratory experience in an R&D environment.
• Required: Strong organizational and project management skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; Excellent communication skills; Comfortable working independently with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and/or GMP.
• Preferred experience in fragrance, flavor, or another related sensory industry: Fragrance, Flavor, Home Care, Personal Care, Consumer Products

What’s in it for me?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Consultant Care support
• Free Training to upgrade your skills
• Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals