Fragrance Lab Technician: Formulation & Testing

parfumsworldwide; Westwood (NJ); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Actalent in Westwood, New Jersey, is hiring a contractor Fragrance Lab Technician to support fragrance formulas, compounding, and analytical testing. The role involves handling candles, lotions, shampoos and other scented consumer goods, with documentation and lab support responsibilities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related life science, hands-on compounding experience, and familiarity with fragrance testing and product records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or related life science.
• Hands-on fragrance compounding experience is required.
• Experience with analytical testing and data recording.
• Familiarity with candles and personal-care product testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Compound experimental fragrance formulas and prepare products.
• Perform small-scale formulation and product testing.
• Maintain lab records and specification sheets.
• Operate and calibrate laboratory instruments; manage supplies.
• Collaborate with perfumery, regulatory and QA teams.

Skills

Fragrance compounding

Analytical testing

Data management

Laboratory instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related life science

Tools

Excel

Formpak

Product-specification systems

Job description

Actalent in Westwood, New Jersey, is hiring a contractor Fragrance Lab Technician to support fragrance formulas, compounding, and analytical testing. The role involves handling candles, lotions, shampoos and other scented consumer goods, with documentation and lab support responsibilities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related life science, hands-on compounding experience, and familiarity with fragrance testing and product records.