Perfumer Assistant

Job Summary

Are you ready to support the creation of innovative fragrances while gaining hands‑on experience across fine fragrance and home care applications? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. The role is based in Holmdel, NJ, USA (on‑site).

• Prepare and compound fragrance formulas accurately based on perfumer instructions
• Weigh and handle raw materials in accordance with good laboratory and manufacturing practices
• Support fragrance development across fine fragrance and home care/fabric care applications
• Prepare and deliver fragrance samples for internal evaluation and application testing
• Apply fragrances into various bases, ensuring correct preparation, conditioning, and labeling
• Manage raw materials, including labeling, shelf‑life control, replenishment, and contamination prevention
• Maintain laboratory equipment and support housekeeping and inventory control activities
• Complete administrative processes related to compounding, sampling, and laboratory workflows
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental (SHE), and sustainability standards

• High school diploma, technical degree, or equivalent
• Early career experience (at least 1 year, including internships) in a laboratory or technical environment
• Basic understanding of chemical handling and safety protocols
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in compounding activities
• Ability to follow structured procedures and good laboratory practices
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and understand English

• Exposure to automated systems or task management tools

• Experience in fragrance compounding or perfume laboratory environments
• Exposure to fine fragrance or home care applications
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple sample requests

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Hands‑on learning in fragrance creation and application
• Exposure to both fine fragrance and home care innovation
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization
• Structured onboarding and continuous training programs

Salary Ranges: $41,398.00 – $59,140.00 USD

We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.