Fragrance Development Chemist
Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fragrance Development Chemist to join an innovative R&D team within a global fragrance business.
This role will suit a Chemistry or Cosmetic Science graduate with laboratory experience who is looking to develop their career within fragrance, product development and applied research. You will work on a variety of projects focused on understanding fragrance ingredients, developing new technologies and evaluating fragrance performance across different product categories.
The Role
As part of the R&D team, you will contribute to the development of fragrance-related technologies and support a range of technical projects from laboratory investigation through to reporting and communication of findings.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the development of new and innovative fragrance-related technologies.
- Investigating the properties and interactions of perfumes and fragrance ingredients across a range of product categories.
- Developing and evaluating new methods for testing fragrances and their performance in-use.
- Conducting laboratory-based test studies using fragrances and/or raw materials.
- Analysing and interpreting test results and communicating findings to relevant project teams.
- Preparing technical reports and presentations based on experimental findings and project learnings.
- Providing technical support on fragrance stability, suitability and performance.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across different areas of the business on specific technical projects.
- Contributing to wider R&D activities and supporting the team as required.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or a related scientific discipline.
- Ideally, 3+ years' experience within a flavour, fragrance, cosmetics or related technical environment.
- Previous experience working within a laboratory environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to investigations.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload.
- The confidence to take initiative and work independently.
- The ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an excellent opportunity for a scientifically driven professional to join an established R&D environment and gain exposure to fragrance technology, ingredient interactions, laboratory testing and product performance across multiple applications.
If you have a passion for chemistry, fragrance and technical development and are looking for a role where you can contribute to innovative R&D projects, we would be keen to hear from you.