Applications Lab Associate
About The Position
Osmo is a digital olfaction company, on a mission to give computers a sense of smell to improve the health and wellbeing of human life. Olfactory Intelligence has applications across industries including fragrance, manufacturing, security, medicine, and more. Osmo is headquartered in Elizabeth, NJ, with an additional office in Somerville, MA. Osmo is seeking a Lab Associate to join our expanding Applications Lab Operations team. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support our growing R&D operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and workflow efficiency.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, or equivalent 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
- Fragrance industry experience.
- Experience in a high-throughput lab environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare application samples and solutions to support testing, experimentation, and project objectives.
- Organize and maintain chemical inventory, ensuring accurate records and availability of required materials for daily sample preparation.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and manage supply inventory, including proactive ordering of chemicals and consumables.
- Follow strict chemical safety protocols for handling, storage, and disposal to ensure a safe work environment.
- 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.
- Ensure adherence to procedures, documentation standards, and quality expectations.
- Multitask and problem solve effectively while meeting project deadlines in both independent and team-based settings.
- Support additional lab duties as assigned, contributing to a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.
Benefits
- health coverage
- dental coverage
- vision coverage
- a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- flexible paid time off
- company holidays
- equity or incentive compensation for eligible roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
