Job Description

Company

Founded in 1758 in Grasse in the South of France, Maison Sozio is one of the pioneers in fine French perfumery.

The history of the Maison Sozio goes back to one of the very first families of perfumers in Grasse, having been at the origin of the community of glove-makers and perfumers.

With the integration of Synarome in 2021, Sozio ties back to its legacy by returning to its initial activity : raw materials. This acquisition enhances Sozio perfumers’ palette of premium ingredients – both synthetic and natural – and iconic specialties such as Ambrarome and Animalis.

With these generations of learning and knowledge, an expertise in natural fragrances and an international presence, Sozio has become a key player in the perfumery landscape.

We recruit a Perfurmer Assistant.

Summary:

This role requires compounding research fragrance compounds and fulfilling customer briefs under the direction of a perfumer. Being computer literate, with an eye for details, and being able to maintain a clean and safe working environment is needed. Accuracy with numbers and math is a necessity to ensure the correctness of compounding.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the perfumer, the assistant will:

• Compound fragrances for a senior perfumer, including all the research trials required
• Be familiar with odor and physical appearance of raw materials
• Prepare dilutions of raw materials as required for the formulas.
• Accurately weigh out raw materials in the proper sequence which requires utilizing an electronic balance and disposable pipettes
• Identify and melt solids with appropriate melting chemicals, using a hot plate or a water bath
• Labels all beakers, bottles, jars, and other items legibly to maintain the integrity of the raw materials and finished products
• Create and process or file the fragrance profile with the flashpoint, color, and odor as described by the perfumer
• Perform packing duties, which require proper labeling and packing of samples.
• Put fragrances in various applications and bases
• Conduct stability testing
• Develop a working knowledge of various extraction techniques
• Utilize GCMS (injections under different methods)
• Organize/maintain own laboratory as necessary to maintain a clean working environment
• Take basic analytical data on fragrances (density, color, Flash Point..) and log the data in the system
• Properly package samples to be shipped and include appropriate paperwork as/if requested
• Maintain a safe environment for other personnel and property
• Assist the sampling lab as needed

Education, Experience, and Competencies Required:

Education

• BS or BA in Chemistry or related scientific subject

Professional Experience

• 2 years of work experience, preferably in fragrance compounding.

Skills & Competencies

• Organizational Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Basic Safety Knowledge
• Basic Olfactory Lab Practices
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Strong basic mathematics skills (especially percentage and ratios).
• Understand manufacturing instructions and potentially complex fragrances formulas.
• Wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for protection from harmful chemicals.
• Must work well within a team environment

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