Technical Perfumer

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Technical Perfumer in St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Chemia Corporation is hiring a Technical Perfumer! Think you may be interested? Take a look at the job description and qualifications.

Position:
Technical Perfumer

Location:

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Salary:

Competitive, based on qualifications and experience

Hours:

Monday-Friday

Located in St. Louis, Missouri, Chemia is a leading fragrance house specializing in the creation of innovative and captivating scents. With decades of expertise, we blend science, artistry, and creativity to design fragrances that inspire and evoke emotion across industries such as personal care, air care, fine fragrance, and more.

At Chemia, we are passionate about crafting memorable scent experiences for our clients and their customers. Our talented team of chemists, perfumers, and visionaries collaborates in a dynamic and inclusive environment where innovation thrives, and new ideas are celebrated.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, sustainability, and continuous growth. Joining Chemia means being part of a company that values excellence, creativity, and a shared love for the art of fragrance.

Chemia thrives on cultivating a collaborative and innovative workplace where every team member’s ideas and expertise are valued. We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our visionary team in creating exceptional, market-leading fragrances that resonate with customers and embody Chemia’s mission. If you have a strong foundation in fragrance chemistry, a creative approach to scent development, and a sharp insight into emerging market trends, we encourage you to apply and become part of our journey to shape the future of fragrance innovation.

• Fragrance Creation:
  Utilize your technical expertise in GC/MS to develop fragrances based on industry standards and national brand models.
• Quality Assessment:
  Conduct detailed evaluations of internal and external aroma chemicals to ensure their quality and suitability for application.
• Olfactory Expertise:
  Utilize strong sensory skills and extensive knowledge of fragrance regulations, raw material analysis, and technologies such as GC and GCMS.
• Equipment Expertise: assist the team to maintain GC/MS equipment.
• Team Representation:
  Serve as a representative of the perfumery team in meetings, forums, and industry events, showcasing expertise and supporting collaboration.
• Industry Insight:
  Maintain a deep understanding of perfumery raw materials, market trends, and regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance and innovation.

• Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, fragrance or any other relevant discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Technical Perfumer in the Fragrance Industry.
• Demonstrated success in various fragrance applications (personal care, home care, fine fragrance).
• Knowledge of analytical tools like Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) to analyze and develop fragrances.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Exceptional Olfactory evaluation skills and working knowledge of natural essential oils and aromatic perfumery materials.
• Expert in multitasking, problem-solving, and time management while working in a fast-paced environment.