Perfume Chemist

Chance Holding is a fragrance-focused organization dedicated to developing distinctive scents for regional and international markets. The company values scientific rigor, creativity, and collaboration in crafting high-quality perfume products. Team members work closely across functions to bring innovative formulations from concept to market. Chance Holding offers opportunities to contribute to the full fragrance development lifecycle, from laboratory work to finished consumer products.

The PERFUME CHEMIST is a full-time, on-site role based in Abu Dhabi. The person in this role will design and develop new fragrance formulations, adjusting and balancing olfactory profiles to meet brand and market requirements. Day-to-day tasks include conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing raw materials and blends, performing stability and compatibility tests, and documenting formula compositions and outcomes. The PERFUME CHEMIST will collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams to ensure fragrances meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards, and will support continuous improvement of existing product lines through data-driven evaluation and refinement.

• Strong laboratory skills, including safe handling of chemicals, preparation of samples, and use of common analytical instruments.
• Quality control experience, with the ability to evaluate consistency, stability, and compliance of fragrance products.
• Analytical skills for interpreting test results, troubleshooting formulation issues, and optimizing perfume compositions.
• Research and Development (R&D) and research experience, particularly in fragrance chemistry, cosmetic or consumer product development.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a related scientific field.
• Knowledge of fragrance raw materials, olfactory families, and basic perfumery techniques; familiarity with IFRA and relevant regulatory guidelines is an advantage.
• Attention to detail, strong documentation skills, and the ability to follow and refine standard operating procedures.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams and production staff on-site in Abu Dhabi.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.