Fragrance Lab Technician- Team Lead Position Available In Middlesex, New Jersey

Fragrance Lab Technician- Team Lead Berje Incorporated Carteret, NJ Job Details $21.63 – $31.25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Biology Microsoft Excel 5 years Laboratory experience Mid-level Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Chemistry Associate’s degree Communication skills Full Job Description The Fragrance Lab Technician Team Lead supports the Lab Manager by participating in the hands-on execution of daily lab functions while beginning to take on light leadership responsibilities. This role is ideal for a technician with strong foundational lab skills and the ambition to grow into a leadership path. The team lead assists with project coordination, guides peers on best practices, and helps ensure consistency in lab operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in preparing and organizing fragrance samples, performing compounding, and processing documentation for shipment. Track assigned projects and sample requests; coordinate with the team to ensure timely preparation and dispatch Monitor stock levels of supplies and ingredients; assist in restocking and checking for expired materials. Support compounding tasks under supervision, including accurate handling of simple to moderately complex formulas. Assist during production fragrance checks and basic evaluations Communicate with Sales, Shipping, and Evaluation teams to help align lab work with broader project goals. Managing the fragrance projects system for the VP fragrance to ensure projects and samples request are entered and scheduled to ship Attend project meetings to understand the requirements of the day/week to maintain consistent workload in the lab to meet the Client’s needs in coordination with Evaluation Maintain a safe and orderly Lab behavior Gather and organize information from Salespeople and customer care in the development of Fragrance Projects Initiate SDSs, IFRA Certifications, and Allergen documentation, per customer requests Help guide and informally support newer technicians by sharing the best practices and lab standards. Assist in training new additions to the lab team in refining and honing their lab skills as needed

Education & Experience:

High School Diploma with relevant science or laboratory coursework required Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field preferred Minimum five (5) years Fragrance Lab Technician or related experience required Skills and/or

Physical Requirements:

In-depth knowledge of fragrance prototyping Knowledge of frequently used aroma-chemicals & essential oils Skills and Know-how associated with lab equipment including Flashpoint Machines, Balance Scales, Pipettes, and Viscometers Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent Written & Oral Communication Skills. Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Other physical requirements are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.

Benefits & Pay:

Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k w Match, Free access to Financial Planner, EAP Compensation -$21.63 an hr. to $31.25 an hr. and eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus programs