Lab Technician

Seeking a Perfumery Lab Technician to join a growing fragrance company!

Description:

The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Follows safety and compounding procedures as in the Lab Tech Manual.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area, and adheres to safety regulations and procedures, understanding the hazards of handling the various chemicals.

• Accurately measures ingredients using scales. Records substitutions, over-pours, etc., and ensures supervisor approval.

• Compounds complex formulations accurately and promptly to meet deadlines.

• Compounds formulas for Perfumers and sample requests in a timely matter.

• Provide assistance to Perfumers when requested.

• Assists with inventory for Lab supplies and accurately organizes warehouse inventory to make sure supplies are available for 3 months.

• Provides inventory list for order placing, and stocks supplies and labels containers of raw materials from production.

• Measures flash point for sample submissions.

• Packs approved batches by labeling bottles in preparation for shipping.

• Ensures equipment is in proper working condition and cleans equipment.

• Replenishes bottles with oils making sure to follow the Lab Tech Manual Procedure.

• Completes end of day procedures including filing powders, repacking, and housekeeping.

• Assists with new employee training as directed.

• Prints formulas requested by Fragrance Design Department

• Organizes and prioritizes projects with sample coordinator and/or Application Lab.

• Check compounding lab email and responds appropriately and in a timely manner.

• Check available stock of raw materials when needed by production

• Gathers bottles from library as needed to pack new orders or investigate any QC discrepancies

• Keeps record of new orders by gathering bottles from library or prints formula if not in stock.

• Perform other duties as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology or equivalent experience

1 year of experience, preferably in fragrance lab compounding

An understanding of the importance of handling chemicals safely and following safety regulations, guidelines and procedures

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

Computer literacy skills required

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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