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Fragrance Development Technologist

Fragrance Development Technologist

The Legends AgencyJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
22 days ago
Job description

SUMMARY :

Be part of an innovative fragrance house shaping unique scent solutions.

POSITION INFO :

Fragrance Development Technologist

Northriding, Randburg | Market-related salary | 8am to5pm

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist fragrance house dedicated to creating, developing, and supplying fragrances that inspire and delight. They partner with leading brands across fine fragrance, personal care, home, and fabric care industries, combining artistry and technical expertise to deliver impactful scent solutions. With a culture built on innovation, quality, and creativity, this is an opportunity to join a team that thrives on transforming ideas into memorable olfactory experiences.

The Role : Fragrance Development Technologist

This role supports the research and development team in designing and applying fragrances that meet diverse client requirements. It offers a defined career path, with the opportunity to grow into a head perfumer role within two years. Ideal for someone with both scientific knowledge and a passion for scent creation, the role bridges technical precision with creative expression.

Key Responsibilities

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in fragrance development, evaluation, or applications support
  • Characterise and match fragrances across oils, fine fragrance, personal care, home, and fabric care
  • Prepare, analyse, and interpret GC‑MS reports for fragrance quantification and profiling
  • Manage raw material quality, substitutions, and formulation adjustments
  • Participate in olfactory evaluations and accurately interpret findings
  • Maintain and update the internal fragrance library and technical records
  • Keep abreast of new ingredients, technologies, and global fragrance trends
  • Troubleshoot customer concerns through application testing and desktop research

About You

  • Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field
  • Proven experience in fragrance development, applications, or R&D support
  • Strong project management and organisational skills
  • Computer literacy with excellent attention to detail
  • Confident communicator with the ability to work across teams and with clients
  • Proactive, self‑driven, and eager to grow into a perfumer role
  • Passionate about fragrances, with curiosity and creativity to push boundaries
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