Perfumery Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a Perfumery Assistant to join IFF’s fragrance lab in Biopolis, Singapore. The role supports the creation and testing of scent formulations, ensuring material consistency and timely delivery of trial oils for perfumers.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately weigh formulas and prepare trial oils, dilutions, and IPCs for flash‑point testing.
• Manage raw‑material and packaging orders, including urgent requests, using SAP.
• Create and track application tasks in SAP, aligning with perfumer instructions.
• Maintain organized records of perfumer creations and trial oils in Excel.
• Retrieve raw materials and prepare samples for perfumer training and evaluations.
• Ensure material consistency from the Jurong plant regarding color, odor, and physical state.
• Prepare smelling strips and compound dilutions for perfumer approval and testing.
• Supervise junior assistants, prioritising tasks to improve lab efficiency.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, equipment functionality, and report any abnormalities or near‑miss incidents.

Required profile

• Diploma in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Basic compounding knowledge and familiarity with laboratory safety and housekeeping.
• Ability to work under pressure and pay meticulous attention to detail.
• Team‑player mindset with openness to diversity.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SAP for logistics and material requests.
• Strong Excel skills for record‑keeping.
• Basic computer literacy.