Technical Perfumer

Optify Search; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Optify Search is partnered with a fragrance house seeking a Technical Perfumer/GCMS Fragrance Analyst to join a growing fragrance team responsible for fragrance creation, analytical evaluation, and fragrance matching across consumer care applications.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field and at least 3 years of experience in GC/MS-based fragrance analysis, with strong olfactory and regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Fragrance Science, or another relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Technical Perfumer or related fragrance creation professional within the fragrance industry.
• Strong working knowledge of GC/MS and its application in fragrance analysis and development.
• Demonstrated experience creating and evaluating fragrances across Personal Care, Home Care, Air Care, and/or Fine Fragrance applications.
• Excellent olfactory evaluation skills with a strong understanding of fragrance raw materials and aroma chemicals.
• Knowledge of fragrance regulations, quality standards, and industry compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop fragrances utilizing GC/MS technology, fragrance analysis techniques, and industry benchmark products to meet customer requirements and project objectives.
• Conduct detailed evaluation and analysis of aroma chemicals, fragrance compounds, and raw materials to ensure quality, consistency, and suitability for formulation.
• Perform fragrance matching, reverse engineering, fragrance profiling, and sensory evaluation activities across multiple product categories.
• Support the maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of GC/MS equipment while ensuring analytical best practices are followed.
• Collaborate closely with perfumery, technical, sales, and customer-facing teams to support fragrance development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Represent the perfumery team during internal meetings, customer interactions, and industry events, providing technical expertise and fragrance insights.
• Maintain a strong understanding of fragrance raw materials, emerging market trends, regulatory requirements, and new fragrance technologies.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives through creative fragrance development, formula optimization, and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

GC/MS

Fragrance analysis

Fragrance development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Fragrance Science or related field

Tools

GC/MS system

Job description

Optify Search are currently partnered with an innovative Fragrance House seeking a Technical Perfumer / GCMS Fragrance Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing fragrance team responsible for fragrance creation, analytical evaluation, and fragrance matching across a range of personal care, home care, air care, and fine fragrance applications. Responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

• Create and develop fragrances utilizing GC/MS technology, fragrance analysis techniques, and industry benchmark products to meet customer requirements and project objectives.
• Conduct detailed evaluation and analysis of aroma chemicals, fragrance compounds, and raw materials to ensure quality, consistency, and suitability for formulation.
• Perform fragrance matching, reverse engineering, fragrance profiling, and sensory evaluation activities across multiple product categories.
• Support the maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of GC/MS equipment while ensuring analytical best practices are followed.
• Collaborate closely with perfumery, technical, sales, and customer-facing teams to support fragrance development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Represent the perfumery team during internal meetings, customer interactions, and industry events, providing technical expertise and fragrance insights.
• Maintain a strong understanding of fragrance raw materials, emerging market trends, regulatory requirements, and new fragrance technologies.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives through creative fragrance development, formula optimization, and continuous improvement projects.

To be considered for the role, the following education, experience and qualifications are required:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Fragrance Science, or another relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Technical Perfumer or related fragrance creation professional within the fragrance industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) and its application in fragrance analysis and development.
• Demonstrated experience creating and evaluating fragrances across Personal Care, Home Care, Air Care, and/or Fine Fragrance applications.
• Excellent olfactory evaluation skills with a strong understanding of fragrance raw materials, natural essential oils, and aroma chemicals.
• Knowledge of fragrance regulations, quality standards, and industry compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to join a highly respected fragrance manufacturer known for its technical expertise, creativity, and commitment to innovation.

About Optify Search

Optify Search is a leading executive search and selection business. From our office in London, we provide retained and contingency recruitment solutions across the Healthcare, Ingredients, Chemicals, Contract Manufacturing, Packaging, Flavours & Fragrances, Food & Beverage, and Semiconductor sectors.