Lab Technician, Fragrance

Arylessence; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arylessence is seeking a Fragrance Lab Technician in the Marietta, GA area to compound fragrance formulations for customer evaluation. The role emphasizes accuracy, quality, and efficient laboratory operations in support of perfumers and scent design teams.

Responsibilities include conducting standardized tests, analyzing results, maintaining instruments, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential in this hands-on laboratory role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemical composition, structure and properties of substances.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations including percentages and ratios.
• Strong attention to detail with time-sensitive task management.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Accurately compounding fragrance and sample formulations for evaluation.
• Conduct standardized tests and analyze results against specifications.
• Monitor lab work and product quality to meet standards.
• Set up, adjust, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Provide support to perfumers and scent design teams.
• Maintain lab stock bottles and supplies, refilling as needed.
• Offer backup support for Applications Laboratory and ongoing projects.
• Support development and delivery of fragrance solutions with accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Fragrance chemistry

Quality control

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Detail orientation

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory instruments

Job description

As a member of the Fragrance Lab Team, The Fragrance Lab Technician is responsible for accurately compounding fragrance and sample formulations for customer evaluation. This role supports the development and delivery of high-quality fragrance solutions while maintaining accuracy, quality, and efficiency in laboratory operations.

As a member of the Fragrance Lab Team, The Fragrance Lab Technician is responsible for accurately compounding fragrance and sample formulations for customer evaluation. This role supports the development and delivery of high-quality fragrance solutions while maintaining accuracy, quality, and efficiency in laboratory operations.

Essential Functions

• Conduct standardized tests and laboratory analysis to evaluate the quality and physical characteristics of fragrance oils such as flash points and specific gravity testing as required, in order to evaluate the quality of physical characteristics of fragrance raw materials or compounded fragrance oils.
• Analyze and interpret the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications.
• Monitor laboratory work and product quality to ensure compliance with set standards and specifications.
• Provide technical support and services for Perfumers and Scent Design.
• Set up, adjust, clean, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment in work areas.
• Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of perfumery and sample formulas.
• Refill, maintain, and restock laboratory stock bottles and supplies.
• Provide backup support for the Applications Laboratory.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformation that they undergo.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant computer programs.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations which include percentages, fractions, and ratios.
• High Level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and work well with others in a team environment.
• Managing one's time in order to complete tasks within expected time frames.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving, and time management skills.