Senior Lab Technician and SH&E Lead, Perfumery & Beauty - Piscataway, NJ

Senior Lab Technician and SH&E Lead, Perfumery & Beauty – Piscataway, NJ

Location: Piscataway, NJ, US

Place of Work: Onsite

 

Are you passionate about precision, creativity, and the science behind scent? At Agilex, we’re looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Senior Lab Technician and SH&E Lead to join our dynamic and collaborative Creation Lab team. In this hands-on role, you’ll be at the heart of crafting high-quality fragrances that delight our clients around the world. As the Senior Lab Technician and SH&E Lead, you’ll assist with the implementation of policies and programs necessary to fully comply with dsm-firmenich Safety Programs and objectives. You’ll be responsible for creating and maintaining safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and adhering to local, state, and federal regulations. As the Senior Lab Technician and SH&E Lead, you’ll work closely with various departments to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

 

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) Lead, allocating work, calling meetings and leading SH&E activities within the lab
• Assist in developing and maintaining safety policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Conduct regular risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential safety issues and recommend corrective actions
• Directly support the Sample Lab by filling sample orders and assisting with lab workload
• Retrieve ingredients as indicated on the formula, including obtaining oils from the Kardex fragrance library
• Accurately label bottles of samples, new solutions, and retain appropriately

 

We Bring:

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
• We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs

 

You Bring:

• Minimum of one year of experience in SH&E practices and policies and 3+ years of compounding experience required
• Previous experience in a perfumery of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company strongly preferred with knowledge of chemistry principles
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint with ability to chart and present data
• Passion for problem solving and able to plan, manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects
• Understanding the importance of handling chemicals safely and following safety regulations, guidelines and procedures
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent degree/experience, preferably in a relevant or allied fields: chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, food science along with a minimum of 3 years of practical laboratory experience

 

 

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $56,000-$67,830.

 

 

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

 

 

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

 

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

 

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