Scientist, Applied Technology
About The Position
As a member of the Applications Lab Team, the Scientist, Applied Technology position is responsible for preparing fragranced samples in customer bases and conducting any related testing and experiments. This role involves incorporating fragrance oils into various customer applications, developing and conducting fragrance experiments, maintaining laboratory notebooks, performing efficacy validation testing, conducting raw material evaluations, and facilitating stability testing. The scientist will also prioritize application requests, interpret analytical test methods, operate and calibrate laboratory equipment, and maintain a clean and safe work area.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field required.
- 5-7 years of laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant computer programs.
- Proficient in quantitative analysis, data interpretation, and applying analytical principles to drive reporting and decision-making.
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results – orientation
- Ability to communicate efficiently and work well with others in a team environment.
- Ability to write correspondence and technical reports.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
Responsibilities
- Incorporate fragrance oils into various customer applications, such as candle & wax bases, air care spray and diffuser bases, home care & fabric bases, personal care bases and fine fragrance carriers.
- Help develop and conduct fragrance experiments.
- Maintain a laboratory notebook and accurately document all experiments and results in a timely manner.
- Organize data tables and charts to present data.
- Prepare summaries of work and results to be included in reports.
- Perform efficacy validation testing on customer projects related to quaternary and/or peroxide EPA registered bases.
- Conduct evaluations for raw materials used in product bases (new or replacement materials).
- Facilitate & run stability testing associated with customer projects as needed (UV, HOF, Oven, FT, etc.).
- Prioritize completion of application requests.
- Interpret analytical test methods provided by customers.
- Operate and calibrate laboratory equipment when needed.
- Maintain an organized, clean work area and practice safe work habits that comply with all laboratory GLPs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
