Lab Sensory Compounders

Osmo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible PTO

12 weeks parental leave

Catered Lunch

Shuttle services

Job summary

Osmo seeks a Fragrance Compounder to join our team in New York. You will accurately weigh, measure, and blend raw materials to produce fragrance formulations, ensuring safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in fragrance or flavor compounding, strong mathematical skills, and a trained nose with olfactive knowledge. You will work in a fast-paced production environment with emphasis on precision and SOP adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in fragrance or flavor compounding
• Extreme attention to detail when measuring, weighing, and blending raw materials
• Basic knowledge of lab equipment and safety protocols
• Trained or highly sensitive nose with familiarity of olfactive families and fragrance structures
• Proven ability in sensory evaluation and maintaining high olfactory accuracy
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a production setting

Responsibilities

• Fragrance compounding: measure, weigh, and mix raw materials per formulas and batch sheets
• Quality control: identify material discrepancies and report abnormalities
• Operate and maintain mixing tanks, scales, pumps, and related equipment per SOPs
• Adhere to safety protocols, PPE requirements, and hazardous materials handling
• Monitor raw material stock and notify supervisors of shortages or issues

Skills

Fragrance compounding

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Lab equipment knowledge

Olfactory sensitivity

Sensory evaluation

Organizational skills

Adaptability in fast-paced production

Tools

Scales

Mixing tanks

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.

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 Fragrance Compounder to join our team. The Compounder will be responsible for accurately weighing, measuring, and blending raw materials to produce fragrance formulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fragrance production environment, possess strong mathematical skills, and adhere to safety and quality standards.

What You'll Do

• Fragrance Compounding: Accurately measure, weigh, and mix raw materials and essential oils according to formulas and batch sheets. Precision and understanding of certain raw materials characteristics will be key to a successful compounder.
• Quality Control: Ability to distinguish raw material characteristics (e.g., odor, color) and report any discrepancies or abnormalities.
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate and clean mixing tanks, scales, pumps, and other production equipment while following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Safety & Compliance: Ability to follow all company safety protocols, including handling hazardous materials and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this role.
• Inventory Management: Assist in monitoring raw material stock levels and notify supervisors of any shortages or issues.

Who You Are

• A minimum of 5 years experience in fragrance or flavor compounding is strongly preferred.
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy when measuring, weighing, and blending raw materials.
• Basic knowledge of lab equipment.
• A trained or highly sensitive nose, with strong familiarity of olfactive families and fragrance structures
• Demonstrated proficiency in sensory evaluation and a highly developed, reliable olfactory sense. Candidates will be required to pass a sensory acuity screening.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Ways To Stand Out

• Have a memorized understanding of the properties and interactions of commonly used essential oils, aroma chemicals, and resins
• Formal training in perfumery (ISIPCA, GIP, Grasse Institute, ESP, or other Perfumery Training)
• Experience in a fragrance house, brand, or evaluation lab
• Understand the order of addition for certain raw materials and the reasons behind it.

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
• Employee Shuttles from Newark, NJ and Brooklyn, NY 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.

Recruiting & Staffing Agencies: Osmo does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not send resumes to Osmo employees or any Osmo address. Osmo is not responsible for fees on unsolicited submissions unless the Talent Acquisition team has engaged you directly in writing.

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.