Lab Technician - Norwood, United States - Actalent

Description

Looking for a Perfumery Lab Technician to join a blossoming fragrance company

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Follows safety and compounding procedures outlined in the Lab Tech Manual.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, adhering to safety regulations and procedures, understanding the risks of handling various chemicals.
• Accurately measures ingredients using scales, records substitutions, over-pours, etc., with necessary supervisor approval.
• Compounds complex formulations accurately and promptly to meet deadlines.
• Prepares formulas for Perfumers and sample requests promptly.
• Offers support to Perfumers upon request.
• Assists with Lab supplies inventory and organizes warehouse stock adequately for 3 months' supply.
• Provides inventory list for ordering, restocks supplies, and labels raw material containers from production.
• Measures flash point for sample submissions.
• Packs approved batches by labeling bottles for shipping.
• Ensures equipment is in good working order and maintains cleanliness.
• Refills bottles with oils following the Lab Tech Manual Procedure.
• Completes end of day tasks including filing powders, repacking, and housekeeping.
• Supports new employee training as directed.
• Prints requested formulas for the Fragrance Design Department.
• Organizes and prioritizes projects with sample coordinator and/or Application Lab.
• Monitors compounding lab email and responds promptly when necessary.
• Checks raw material stock availability as needed for production.
• Gathers bottles from the library as required for new orders or QC investigations.
• Records new orders by gathering bottles from the library or printing formulas if not in stock.
• Performs other necessary duties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or relevant field.
• At least 1 year of experience, preferably in fragrance lab compounding.
• Understanding of safe chemical handling and adherence to safety regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer literacy.

About Actalent

Actalent is a leading global provider of engineering and science services and talent solutions. They assist forward-thinking companies in advancing their engineering and science projects through access to specialized experts who enhance scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a vast network of nearly 30,000 consultants and over 4,500 clients spanning the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent caters to a large number of Fortune 500 companies.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion serve as the foundation for the success and equity of their workforce. These principles are integrated into the company culture through:

• Recruitment of diverse talent.
• Sustaining an inclusive environment through continuous self-reflection.
• Fostering a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with tangible outcomes.
• Providing growth opportunities for all employees.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates all applications without discrimination based on various factors.