Contract Olfactory Panelist

Osmo • Elizabeth, NJ

13d • $30 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Osmo is seeking a highly meticulous and olfactively acute individual to join our team as a Contract Sensory Panelist (Fragrance). This is a specialized, part-time contract role dedicated exclusively to generating high-quality sensory data that fuels our Olfactory Intelligence models. It's work that rewards genuine curiosity about scent and the tenacity to stay sharp through long, repetitive evaluation sessions. You'll use your superior sense of smell to characterize the behavior, performance, and stability of fragrance compounds and formulas, directly contributing to the digitization of scent. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for fragrance, a methodical approach to objective evaluation, and the kindness and patience to work well within a tight-knit panel team relying on each other for consistency.

Requirements

• Olfactively Proven — Must pass a sensory acuity screening.
• Focused and Disciplined — Sustained concentration through long, repetitive sensory tasks — tenacity is part of the job description here.
• Methodical and Objective — Separates personal preference from analytical sensory assessment.
• A Fast, Curious Learner — Quickly learns Osmo's internal scales and complex olfactive taxonomy.
• Reliable — Committed to scheduled hours.
• On-Site in Elizabeth, NJ — Available 6 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Nice To Haves

• A Genuine Passion for Scent — Deep-seated curiosity about fragrance or olfactory science.
• A Descriptive Vocabulary — Beyond simple hedonic (like/dislike) terms.
• A Scientific Foundation — Chemistry, biology, or psychology background or interest.

Responsibilities

• Own Dedicated Olfactory Evaluation — Since smelling is an essential function of this role, spend a set number of hours per day actively smelling and evaluating fragrance samples in various formats.
• Generate Precise Sensory Data — Perform character and intensity annotations based on Osmo's internal scales and taxonomic lexicon.
• Track Stability and Performance — Evaluate the evolution of odor profiles over time, measuring fragrance integrity and performance in samples from stability chambers and application tests.
• Show Up as a Reliable Panelist — Rigorously follow established protocols and maintain the highest standards of objectivity and focus, panel after panel.
• Stay Calibrated With the Team — Participate in required training sessions to stay aligned with other panelists and consistent across data points, with the curiosity to keep learning Osmo's evolving taxonomy.

Benefits

• Starts as a 90-day probationary period at 20 hours/week, with potential to grow to 30 hours/week and benefits eligibility.
• Hourly Rate — $30/hour for 4 hours of evaluation
• Consistent, predictable contract hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed