Lab Associate (Contract)

Osmo • Elizabeth, NJ

2d • Onsite

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. Why? Our sense of smell both enriches and saves lives, and has a deep and direct connection to our emotions and memory. Olfactory Intelligence has applications across industries including fragrance, manufacturing, security, medicine, and more. We believe in the power of automation and thoughtfully applied AI/ML to solve problems beyond the reach of human intuition alone. Osmo is headquartered in New York, NY, with a new facility in New Jersey, and offices in Somerville, MA. Osmo is seeking a Lab Associate (Contract) to support our lab operations, working closely with our team to keep experiments running smoothly and the lab well-organized. This is a 6-month on-site contract role based in NYC through mid-April, then transitioning to our NJ facility. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable following SOPs in a fast-paced lab environment. We will also consider contract extension of full time conversion based on performance.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, or related fields.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Strong understanding of chemical safety protocols and lab SOPs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work on-site 5 days a week (NYC until mid-April, then NJ).
• Able to lift up to 40lbs.
• Experienced with Spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating liquid handling robots (Tecan, OpenTrons, or similar).
• Familiarity with sensory panel preparation or fragrance sample workflows.
• Experience with inventory management systems or lab databases.
• Background in chemistry or a related scientific field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize samples for sensory panel evaluations following established SOPs.
• Pipet samples accurately per protocols for various experimental workflows.
• Operate and maintain liquid handling instruments (Tecan, OpenTrons).
• Maintain lab organization — stock supplies, label and store materials properly, keep workspaces clean and audit-ready.
• Assist with packing and shipping of lab samples and materials.
• Follow strict safety protocols in the handling, storage, and disposal of chemical compounds.
• Support day-to-day lab operations and ad hoc tasks as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level