Olfactive Scientist, Beauty Fragrances

Procter & Gamble; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble in Mason, OH is seeking an Olfactive Scientist to lead the development and evaluation of Irresistibly Superior fragrances for our Beauty brands. You will work within the Fragrance & Flavor discipline, partnering with Beauty R&D teams to guide perfume design and integration into products.

The role requires strong scientific and creative skills, plus experience in the flavors & fragrances industry.

Qualifications

• Olfactive expertise or training required for fragrance evaluation and development.
• Experience in the flavors/fragrances industry is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically (and potentially internationally).

Responsibilities

• Partner with Beauty R&D teams to design and integrate perfumes into brand experiences.
• Provide fragrance evaluation guidance to perfumers for new products.
• Collaborate with R&D to deliver Irresistibly Superior fragrance experiences.
• Lead fragrance projects from concept through execution with internal and external resources.
• Develop fragrance screening methods and consumer research to guide design.
• Ensure technical readiness of new perfumes for market launch with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Olfactive training

Experience in Flavors & Fragrances

Willingness to travel

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Food Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

Research and Development (R&D) at Procter & Gamble, the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world, includes a diverse group of roles that contribute to the innovation and development of our products. It encompasses roles in product research, formulation, testing, and scientific analysis. You will find variety and excitement starting Day 1.

Job Location

MASON BUS AND INNOVATION CTR

Job Description

Research and Development (R&D) at Procter & Gamble, the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world, includes a diverse group of roles that contribute to the innovation and development of our products. It encompasses roles in product research, formulation, testing, and scientific analysis. You will find variety and excitement starting Day 1.

The Opportunity

Do you want to pursue a career as a fragrance product designer/evaluator who develops Irresistibly Superior Fragrance experiences for Beauty? Do you have a passion for touching consumers’ lives through their experiences with Beauty products? If so, you should consider applying for this role in the Fragrance & Flavor Discipline at Procter & Gamble.

P&G has an opportunity for an Olfactive Scientist to work on our Beauty Care business located in Mason, OH near Cincinnati. As an Olfactive Scientist in our R&D department, you will be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of our consumers. Perfume is a critical driver of consumer delight and business growth in nearly every category in P&G. Developing an Irresistibly Superior Fragrance experience requires a combination of strong scientific and creative skills, understanding of our brand equities and consumer needs, as well as mechanistic understanding of product chassis and perfume interactions. The job is a dynamic, highly visible role focused on leading the evaluation, guiding design and execution of Irresistibly Superior fragrances for our Beauty brands.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn and grow professionally and possess excellent communication skills—both written and verbal. This role is perfect for those with passion for innovation and problem-solving. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a bias for action, agility, and innovation. Join us in this dynamic environment, where your contributions will make a real impact as part of a collaborative team!

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Beauty R&D teams to unlock opportunities to leverage perfume in the brand through integration of perfume trends, guiding the design of new perfumes, technical support on perfume and chassis integration and broad perfume support.
• Provide expert fragrance evaluation support to guide P&G and Perfume House perfumers on the design of new superior perfumes for the brands.
• Partner with R&D teams to integrate perfumes to deliver Irresistibly Superior experiences for our brands.
• Providing fragrance project end to end leadership from design to execution, including working with category R&D customers, internal, and external perfume resources.
• Design fragrance screening methods and consumer research techniques to enable the design of delightful perfumes.
• Provide technical support to execute new perfumes into the market, including providing technical readiness of the perfume and interaction with Product Supply and Manufacturing to ensure perfume meets associated launch timing.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Food Science or related field.
• Olfactive training and proven experience in the Flavors & Fragrances industry.
• Ability to travel domestically and potentially internationally
• Working hours between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with flexible start time between 7-9 a.m.).
• Ability to work at least 4 days per week working from our Mason, OH office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Beauty fragrance industry.
• Degree or certification in Olfactory Sciences, Perfumery, or Fragrance evaluation.

Just so you know

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

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Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000155968

Job Segmentation

Entry Level

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $122,200.00 / year