Senior Aerosols Technician — Flavor Analytics Lead

PerkinElmer; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Senior Technician, Aerosols to independently support aerosol extraction and flavor analytics at a client site in Richmond, VA. You will guide Technician staff, ensure quality and safety, and operate within an ISO 17025 accredited environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with aerosolization equipment, strong documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain throughput and data integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant laboratory or manufacturing experience.
• Associate degree in a science-related field with 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and mentor others in a regulated laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aerosol extraction on aerosolization machines under direct supervision.
• Collect aerosol on pads or impingers; prepare samples for downstream chemical analysis.
• Perform sample preparation duties including weighing, digesting, shaking, and dissolving.
• Perform routine instrument and machine maintenance.
• Record and report data; maintain laboratory notebooks and LIMS entries.
• Follow established methods, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Maintain training and compliance in health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities.
• Train and provide day-to-day guidance to Technician staff on prep procedures and SOPs.

Skills

Aerosolization equipment

Flavor analytics methods

Sample throughput

CAPA & quality systems

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Troubleshooting basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a science-related field

Tools

LIMS

Job description

PerkinElmer is seeking a Senior Technician, Aerosols to independently support aerosol extraction and flavor analytics at a client site in Richmond, VA. You will guide Technician staff, ensure quality and safety, and operate within an ISO 17025 accredited environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with aerosolization equipment, strong documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain throughput and data integrity.