Applications Lab Associate
About The Position
Osmo is seeking an Applications Lab Associate to join its expanding Applications Lab Operations team and support growing R&D operations. The role involves hands-on laboratory work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on safety, quality, organization, and workflow efficiency. The associate prepares samples and solutions, maintains chemical and supply inventories, operates liquid-handling instruments, and collaborates with testing teams and the Lab Manager to support project work. The position is based in Osmo’s Elizabeth, New Jersey headquarters; the company also has an office in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, equivalent experience, or relevant military experience.
- Strong understanding of chemical safety protocols and safe laboratory practices.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing project needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a high-throughput laboratory environment.
- Formal perfumery training, such as ISIPCA, GIP, Grasse Institute, ESP, or another perfumery program.
- Curiosity about technology and innovation in perfumery, with an ability to think outside the box.
- Experience in a fragrance house, brand, or evaluation laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Prepare application samples and solutions to support testing, experimentation, and project objectives.
- Organize and maintain chemical inventory, keeping accurate records and ensuring required materials are available for daily sample preparation.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and manage supply inventory, including proactively ordering chemicals and consumables.
- Follow chemical safety protocols for handling, storage, and disposal.
- Operate liquid-handling instruments to prepare mixtures, formulas, and test samples with precision.
- Collaborate with testing teams and the Lab Manager to maintain workflow, anticipate daily priorities, and support ongoing projects.
- Adhere to procedures, documentation standards, and quality expectations.
- Multitask and problem-solve while meeting project deadlines in independent and team-based settings.
- Support additional lab duties as assigned and contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and meaningful equity in a high-growth company.
- Comprehensive medical coverage, including a $0 employee-premium plan option.
- Employer-paid dental and vision coverage for employees and their families.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
- Flexible paid time off, including a paid winter closure.
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
- Mental health and wellness support.
- Catered lunch on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Shuttle service from Brooklyn and Newark, New Jersey, and commuter benefits.
- Healthcare flexible spending account.
- Company holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
