Lab Associate

Osmo•Elizabeth, NJ

25d•$70,000 - $80,000

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 to join our expanding Human Perception team. You will play a crucial role in supporting all of Osmo’s pipelines from AI and compound discovery to perfumery. You are a good communicator, detail oriented with experience in a laboratory setting. Your responsibilities include organization of our chemical compound inventory, sample preparation, adhering to stringent safety protocols, and assisting with packing and shipping tasks.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus or 2-5 years of high-throughput lab experience.
Strong understanding of chemical safety protocols.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with operating analytical chemistry instruments and/or Tecan, Opentrons, Agilent, and Gerstel equipment.
Knowledge of perfumery and fragrance ingredients. Experience working with fragrance applications.
Hands-on experience with SQL/Python.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day chemical lab operations, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
Follow strict safety protocols in the handling, storage, and disposal of chemical compounds to ensure a safe working environment.
Prepare and organize fragrance samples for application testing and other sensory evaluations (e.g., performance and stability in personal care and home care products).
Prepare and organize fragrance samples for analytical evaluation. Operate analytical chemistry instruments to conduct tests, gather data, and support research efforts.
Operate liquid handling instruments to prepare samples and create mixtures and formulas.
Assist in packing and shipping tasks, ensuring that lab products are safely and correctly prepared for transportation.