Lab Technician - Fragrance

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally.

About the role

This role supports Fragrance R&I by maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment while providing essential operational support for product development activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the multiple laboratories within the fragrance team.
• Pull and measure stabilities of various fragranced cosmetic and non-cosmetic products.
• Create and maintain chemical and fragrance inventory list to be compliant with ELC standards.
• Daily, Weekly, and Monthly lab maintenance of equipment (pH meters, processing equipment, analytical equipment, measurement equipment, DI water system).
• Maintain laboratory and office inventory of supplies, including generating purchase orders for the fragrance team.
• Follow General Laboratory Safety practices outlined by ELC SOP’s/Guidelines.
• Organize, catalog, ship, and maintain library of product and fragrance oil standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ hands-on laboratory experience.
• Experience within the cosmetic and/or fragrance and flavor industry a plus.
• Minimum Associate’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Highly organized and independent thinker.
• Performs functions with high attention to detail and excellence in execution.

Pay

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $45,000.00 to $55,000.00. Exact hourly rate depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Hourly range may vary based on geographic location.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

Benefits

The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including:

• Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance).
• Wellness and family support programs.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid leave programs.
• Education-related programs.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.