Fragrance & Beauty Associate Perfume Analyst

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Fragrance & Beauty Associate Perfume Analyst for South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa (SAMEA) - Fine Fragrance & Consumer Products

Your future position?

As an Associate Perfume Analyst , based in Dubai and reporting directly to the Perfume Analysis Manager , you will play a key role in supporting fragrance competitive intelligence activities through advanced analytical techniques, data interpretation, and fragrance formulation reconstruction. You will partner closely with Science & Technology, Creative, and Development teams to provide analytical insights that support innovation, fragrance development, and business growth.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you are passionate about science, problem-solving, and transforming complex analytical data into meaningful business insights while working in a highly specialized fragrance environment.

In this exciting role, you will:

- Independently plan, prioritize, and execute perfume analysis projects.
- Analyze fragrances using GC-MS.
- Interpret analytical data and generate high-quality analytical insights and recommendations.
- Support internal teams with technical expertise and fragrance analysis.
- Adapt and optimize analytical approaches to meet business and project requirements.
- Perform instrument performance checks, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and advancements in analytical methodologies.
- Maintain a safe, compliant, and organized laboratory environment in line with EHS standards.

You?

Are you passionate about fragrance science and analytical chemistry? Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and uncovering the composition behind fragrances? Then come join us and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:

- University degree in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Fragrance Science, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Perfume Analysis.
- Hands-on experience operating GC-MS instrumentation within a fragrance environment.
- Experience with reconstruction of the fragrance formulation
- Solid understanding of fragrance ingredients and natural composition.
- Experience working within a fragrance house.
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Strong computer literacy and experience working with analytical software and laboratory systems.
- Proficiency in English.
- Confidence to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Our benefits

- Excellent opportunities for learning and development.
- Exposure to highly specialized fragrance analysis expertise and technologies.
- A collaborative, innovative, and international working environment.
- Opportunity to work closely with global fragrance experts and multidisciplinary teams.
- Great compensation and benefits package.

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Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.