Formulation Chemist

About the Company:

Lab of Scents is a niche perfumery and third-party perfume manufacturing company in India specializing in creating high-quality fragrances for diverse brands and markets. With globally sourced ingredients and a strong focus on innovation, precision, and craftsmanship, we produce premium, cruelty-free perfumes suited to Indian weather conditions and international standards.

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Role Overview:

The Formulation Chemist will be responsible for developing, testing, and optimizing fragrance formulations for perfumes, body mists, aftershaves, and related products. The role requires a blend of scientific precision and creative olfactory understanding to deliver consistent, high-performing fragrance products that align with brand and client briefs.

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Formulation & Development

• Develop and modify perfume formulations as per client or internal briefs.

• Work with perfumers and evaluators to achieve desired fragrance profiles, concentration levels, and stability.

• Ensure formulations comply with IFRA and other global regulatory standards.

2. Research & Innovation

• Study raw materials (essential oils, aroma chemicals, fixatives, solvents, etc.) and their performance in different bases.

• Experiment with new ingredients, accords, and technologies to create innovative fragrance solutions.

• Maintain a database of tested and approved formulations for future reference.

3. Testing & Quality Assurance

• Conduct stability testing, maceration trials, and compatibility checks with packaging materials.

• Collaborate with the QA/QC team to ensure consistency and compliance in production batches.

• Maintain accurate lab records, batch sheets, and formulation data.

4. Technical Support

• Provide technical input during production scale-up and troubleshooting.

• Assist in cost optimization without compromising fragrance performance.

• Support the client onboarding team with technical queries related to formulation feasibility.

5. Compliance & Documentation

• Prepare formulation sheets, COAs, MSDS, and technical documentation for clients and regulatory bodies.

• Ensure adherence to safety, hygiene, and environmental protocols within the lab.

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Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Perfumery Science, or related field.

• Experience: 2–5 years (minimum 1 year in perfume, cosmetics, or aroma formulation preferred).

• Strong understanding of ethanol-based and oil-based perfume systems.

• Familiarity with IFRA guidelines, stability testing, and fragrance raw materials.

• Ability to work with precision instruments (GC, refractometer, viscometer, etc.) – preferred.

• Detail-oriented, analytical thinker with creative olfactory sensibility.

• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

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Preferred Attributes:

• Passion for perfumery and innovation.

• Ability to multitask across multiple brand projects.

• Hands-on approach and adaptability to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Collaborative mindset to work with perfumers, evaluators, and production teams.