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.

Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

The role is based in Holmdel, NJ, USA (on‑site). Be part of a creative, detail‑oriented, and collaborative team where together we can achieve excellence and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

• 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

We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Salary Ranges: 41,398. USD