Lab Associate

Osmo is the Olfactory Intelligence company, on a mission to give AI a sense of smell to improve the health and wellbeing of human life. Why? Our sense of smell has the ability to delight us, protect us, and heal us.
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.

We’re headquartered in Elizabeth, NJ, with an additional office in Somerville, MA. We provide complimentary shuttle service from Brooklyn and Newark, NJ.

Osmo is seeking a Lab Associate to join our expanding Applications Lab Operations team. We are seeking an highly organized and detail oriented Laboratory Technician to support our growing R&D operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands on laboratory work, thrives in a fast paced environment, and is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and workflow efficiency.

• Prepare application samples and solutions to support testing, experimentation, and project objectives.
• Organize and maintain chemical inventory, ensuring accurate records and availability of required materials for daily sample preparation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and manage supply inventory, including proactive ordering of chemicals and consumables.
• Follow strict chemical safety protocols for handling, storage, and disposal to ensure a safe wok environment.
• Operate liquid-handling instruments to prepare mixtures, formulas, and test samples with precision.
• Collaborate with testing teams and the Lab Manager to maintain workflow, anticipate daily priorities, and support ongoing projects.
• Ensure adherence to procedures, documentation standards, and quality expectations.
• Multitask and problem solve effectively while meeting project deadlines in both independent and team based settings.
• Support additional lab duties as assigned, contributing to a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, or equivalent experience, or relevant military experience
• Strong understanding of chemical safety protocols and safe laboratory practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing project needs.

• Experience in a high-throughput lab environment.
• Formal training in perfumery (ISIPCA, GIP, Grasse Institute, ESP, or other Perfumery Training)
• Deep curiosity about technology and innovation in perfumery, think out of the box
• Experience in a fragrance house, brand, or evaluation lab

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity in a high-growth company
• Comprehensive medical coverage, including a $0 employee premium plan option
• 100% employer paid dental and vision coverage for employees and their families
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Flexible PTO including a paid winter closure
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus mental health and wellness support
• Catered Lunch — Mon/Wed/Fri;
  Newark, NJ and Brooklyn shuttles and commuter benefits

We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining an incredible team optimized for a diversity of thought, background, and approaches.

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