Production Chemist Technician

Osmo; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered Lunch

401(k) match

Equity

Flexible PTO

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Osmo in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a Compounder to accurately measure, weigh, and mix raw materials and essential oils according to formulas and batch sheets.

This role emphasizes precision, understanding of material properties, and developing sensory judgment to ensure consistent samples.

Join a high-growth fragrance company with strong safety practices, competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on sample lab compounding in fragrance or flavor manufacturing.
• Extreme attention to detail in measuring, weighing, and blending raw materials.
• Able to follow written formulas and instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Fragrance compounding — measure, weigh, and mix materials per formulas.
• Verify materials and formulas against specs and batch sheets.
• Operate and maintain mixing tanks, scales, pumps, and production equipment while following SOPs.
• Follow safety protocols, including hazardous materials handling and PPE.
• Monitor raw material stock levels in Osmo's inventory system.
• Collaborate with quality control and production teams for consistency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow written formulas

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Tools

Inventory system

Forklift certification

Job description

Who we are at Osmo:

Osmo is a digital olfaction company, on a mission to give computers a sense of smell to improve the health and wellbeing of human life. Why? Our sense of smell both enriches and saves lives, and has a deep and direct connection to our emotions and memory.

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 Compounder to accurately measure, weigh, and mix raw materials and essential oils according to formulas and batch sheets in our sample lab. This is a craft, not just a process: precision, real understanding of raw material characteristics, and developing sensory judgment are what separate a successful sample lab compounder from someone just following steps.

What You'll Do:

• Fragrance Compounding — Accurately measure, weigh, and mix raw materials and essential oils according to formulas and batch sheets

• Verify Materials & Formulas — Check materials against specifications and batch sheets before use, and flag discrepancies before they become a downstream problem

• Equipment Operation & Maintenance — Operate and clean mixing tanks, scales, pumps, and other production equipment while following SOPs

• Safety & Compliance — Follow all company safety protocols, including hazardous material handling and PPE

• Inventory Management — Assist in monitoring raw material stock levels using Osmo's inventory system, and notify supervisors of shortages

• Collaboration — Work closely with quality control and production teams to ensure consistency and efficiency

Who You Are:

• 2-5 years of hands-on sample lab compounding experience within fragrance or flavor manufacturing

• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy measuring, weighing, and blending raw materials

• Able to follow written formulas and instructions precisely

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment

• Able to lift 25 lbs

Ways to Stand Out:

• Understand the order of addition for certain raw materials and the reasons behind it

• Ability to distinguish fragrance notes

• Prior experience with inventory or production tracking systems, or material-handling equipment certification (e.g. forklift)

What We Offer:

• Catered Lunch — Mon/Wed/Fri; Newark, NJ and Brooklyn shuttles

• 401(k) savings plan and employer match

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity in a high-growth company

• Flexible PTO and paid family leave

• Commuter benefits (pre‑tax transit and parking)

We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining an incredible team optimized for a diversity of thought, background, and approaches.
For all Full-Time Employees, compensation is just one component of Osmo’s total rewards approach, which is designed to support the well‑being, growth, and long‑term success of our team members. Depending on the role, this may include base salary or contract-based pay, along with access to health, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; flexible paid time off and company holidays; and equity or incentive compensation for eligible roles. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, internal equity, and other relevant business considerations. Osmo regularly reviews pay ranges and compensation structures to ensure they remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with current market data.

All employment decisions and responsibilities are determined based on current ability and your ability to grow, without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Osmo does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Osmo or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by the Osmo Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Osmo and Osmo will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire