Application Laboratory Team Lead, Perfumery & Beauty - Piscataway, NJ
About The Position
Are you ready to lead innovation at the heart of fragrance creation? We’re looking for a dynamic and results-driven Application Laboratory Team Lead to guide a high-performing team of specialists to bring fragrance oils to life across a wide range of application bases. In this role, you’ll take ownership of lab operations supporting our Perfumery & Beauty division—ensuring seamless coordination, exceptional quality, and a strong focus on safety. You’ll combine your scientific or engineering expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. As a people leader, you’ll inspire your team, champion customer needs, and elevate lab performance through proven methodologies like 5S and Green Belt principles. This is an exciting opportunity to lead impactful projects, shape best-in-class lab operations, and play a key role in driving business growth through innovation and efficiency.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in a lab role, preferably in fragrance, chemical, or related industries
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to manage client relationships effectively
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and drive innovative solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with team members and stakeholders at all levels
- Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on operational improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of application and stability specialists, ensuring performance alignment with organizational goals
- Drive process improvements using lean principles, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance productivity and efficiency
- Cultivate a customer-centric approach within the team, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality service for both internal and external stakeholders
- Oversee all lab activities, ensuring compliance with all operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); Oversee fragrance application projects, ensuring alignment with client specifications, timelines, and quality standards
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including perfumers, research and development, and quality assurance, to support business needs and achieve organizational objectives
- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards within the lab and stability testing environments
Benefits
- annual incentive pay
- a retirement savings plan
- health care coverage
- paid time off
- recognition programs
- a broad range of other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
