Laboratory Assistant

at  CPL Aromas

Date: Jan 10, 2025
Location: Brixworth, GB
Company: CPL Aromas
As the largest fragrance only fragrance house in the world, we take pride in proactively shaping the future of the fragrance industry. We focus all our creativity, innovation, and energy into making fragrances and nothing else. CPL Aromas is home to some of the world’s leading perfumers, and we’re trusted by top brands to translate their creative vision into beautiful scents. We provide career and development opportunities for talented individuals across a range of disciplines – from all support functions to customer facing roles. A job at CPL Aromas promises a unique career path for anyone with a passion for the world of fragrance. With operations all over the world, we celebrate a diverse range of cultures at CPL Aromas and, we offer equal opportunities and flexibilities.
Reports to:
PPD Chemist
Job Purpose
As part of the R&D team, you will be responsible for fragraning a wide range of consumer products and conducting a variety of testing to ensure the fragrances are fit for purpose.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conducting stability test of fragrances and/or Raw Materials in a range of consumer products as laid out in projects
• Keeping track of stability tests required on a day to day basis
• Smelling samples on a daily basis (training will be given)
• Entering results data on our Intranet based system and excel (training will be given)
• Make up Household and Personal Care bases (up to 10kg max at any one time) as required for your projects
• Keeping stock of formulations and their ingredients.
• Carry out a variety of testing such Panel tests, UV tests or viscosity tests as laid out in our protocols
• Making up finished product samples
• Requirement to cover equivalent position during periods of absence, annual leave or in line with the business needs.
• Any other tasks as directed by line manager or team members

Skills and Attributes Required

The ideal candidate will:

• A Degree in Cosmetic Science or Chemistry related field
• Experience in formulation of Household, Laundry or Cosmetic products.
• Be able to take a methodical approach to problem solving
• Have a keen eye for detail
• Have experience of working in a laboratory environment
• Be able to work in a team and as an individual
• Have good organisational skills
• The ability to use Microsoft office products, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel and internal recording systems
• Have a keen interest in the fragrance industry with some product knowledge is a definite advantage

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity or disability status. Due to large volume of applications, we are only able to contact applicants who meet the role requirements. The salary package offer will only be discussed with the final candidate, based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills. Should your skills and experience fit the above criteria, please click apply link to submit your application.

• Conducting stability test of fragrances and/or Raw Materials in a range of consumer products as laid out in projects
• Keeping track of stability tests required on a day to day basis
• Smelling samples on a daily basis (training will be given)
• Entering results data on our Intranet based system and excel (training will be given)
• Make up Household and Personal Care bases (up to 10kg max at any one time) as required for your projects
• Keeping stock of formulations and their ingredients.
• Carry out a variety of testing such Panel tests, UV tests or viscosity tests as laid out in our protocols
• Making up finished product samples
• Requirement to cover equivalent position during periods of absence, annual leave or in line with the business needs.
• Any other tasks as directed by line manager or team member