Perfumer at BERJE INCORPORATED

Carteret, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fragrance Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Compliance, Documentation, Market Awareness, Continuous Improvement, Olfactory Acuity, Fragrance Evaluation, Fragrance Raw Materials, Formulation Techniques, IFRA Standards, Project Management, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Technology Proficiency

Industry

Import & Export

Description

Job Details Job Location: Berje Inc - Carteret, NJ 07008 Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 Salary/year Berjé Inc. is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over seven decades across three generations. The company was originally founded with a creative approach to creating value from byproducts and aromatic raw materials set the stage for Berjé to become a leading supplier within the flavor and fragrance industry. We are committed to being a trusted partner, reliable innovator, and informed resource, to our clients, customers, and employees. We provide quality ingredients with an emphasis on sustainability, ethics as well as safety and compliance. Our investment in training and development is our commitment, by allowing our team to build their future along with ours, creating an impactful career unique to you. We promise to deliver superior service and products that live up to our values of integrity, accountability, leadership, legacy, diversity, and passion every single day and are looking for team members to assist us in our promises of leadership withing our community as well as globally. The Perfumer is responsible for creating, developing, and modifying fragrance compounds that meet customer briefs, regulatory requirements, and commercial objectives. This role combines creativity, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative, market-relevant fragrance solutions while supporting Berjé’s commitment to exceeding customer expectations. The position requires strong communication skills, comfort with client-facing presentations, and collaboration across all departments. The Perfumer may also support activities related to international shipments of essential oils and aroma chemicals to customers within the flavor and fragrance industry. Qualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities Fragrance Development Create original fragrance formulations in response to customer briefs, internal initiatives, and market opportunities Modify and improve existing formulas to address performance, cost, regulatory, or customer feedback requirements Evaluate fragrances throughout development to ensure olfactive quality, stability, and application performance Select appropriate raw materials in alignment with performance, availability, and cost targets Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Sales and Marketing to translate customer needs into fragrance concepts Support customer evaluations, fragrance submissions, and presentations as needed Collaborate with Regulatory and Quality teams to ensure compliance with IFRA, regional, and customer-specific requirements Work with Operations and Supply Chain to support scale-up and production consistency Compliance, Documentation & Systems Ensure all fragrance formulations comply with IFRA standards and applicable global regulations Maintain accurate and complete formulation records in internal systems Support reformulation efforts driven by regulatory changes or raw material availability Market & Industry Awareness Stay informed on fragrance trends, consumer preferences, and new raw materials Conduct competitive benchmarking and fragrance analysis Contribute to internal creative initiatives and fragrance libraries Continuous Improvement Support cost optimization initiatives without compromising fragrance quality Assist in troubleshooting fragrance performance or production issues including reviewing formula components Participate in internal projects related to innovation, efficiency, or process improvement including but not limited to technology implementations and standardizations. In addition to understanding company KPI’s all employees are expected to meet all determined KPI’s and Departmental goals Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (preferred) Formal perfumery training or equivalent professional experience Minimum 5 years of experience in fragrance creation within a Flavor & Fragrance company Demonstrated olfactory acuity and fragrance evaluation skills Strong knowledge of fragrance raw materials and formulation techniques Strong working knowledge of working with, and analyzing GC, Mass Spec , SPME techniques Working knowledge of IFRA standards and fragrance regulatory requirements Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments Proficiency with appropriate systems (LIMS, ERP, etc.) Skills and/or Physical Requirements: Demonstrated olfactory acuity and fragrance evaluation skills Strong knowledge of fragrance raw materials and formulation techniques Working knowledge of IFRA standards and fragrance regulatory requirements Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments Proficiency with technology including LIMS systems, ERP Systems, Regulatory etc. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with global partners and internal stakeholders Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with clear communication both in verbal and written form. Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k w Match, Free access to Financial Planner, EAP Compensation- $105,000-$115,000 a year and eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus programs

Responsibilities

The Perfumer is responsible for creating, developing, and modifying fragrance compounds to meet customer briefs and regulatory requirements. This role involves collaboration across departments to deliver innovative fragrance solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards.