Junior Perfumer

Junior Perfumer / Laboratory Assistant

Attar Mohamed Dawood & Company

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

About Us:

Attar Mohamed Dawood & Company is a leading fragrance manufacturer specializing in attars, essential oils, and premium perfumes. With deep roots in the industry, we blend tradition with innovation to serve a global clientele. Join our dynamic team in Chennai to contribute to quality assurance and product excellence.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Junior Perfumer / Laboratory Assistant to support our fragrance analysis and quality control operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in the fragrance industry, a strong chemistry foundation, and proficiency in operating gas chromatography (GC) and GC-MS equipment. This role ensures the purity, composition, and consistency of our attars and perfumes through precise testing and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain gas chromatograph (GC) and GC-MS machines for fragrance compound analysis, impurity detection, and quality verification.
• Conduct routine lab tests on raw materials, blends, and finished products, including essential oils and attars.
• Prepare samples, calibrate instruments, and record data accurately in lab reports and databases.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with the R&D team to support new product development and formulation experiments.
• Maintain lab safety standards, inventory of chemicals, and compliance with industry regulations.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a lab assistant or technician in the fragrance, perfume, or essential oils industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (Master's preferred).
• Proven ability to operate GC and GC-MS equipment (mandatory; please provide examples in your application).
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques, lab safety protocols, and fragrance chemistry.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and lab management software is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for growth in the fragrance sector.
• Supportive work environment with training on advanced equipment.

How to Apply

Apply directly viathis portal or send your CV and cover letter to Please include "Junior Perfumer / Laboratory Assistant - Chennai" in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Attar Mohamed Dawood & Company is an equal opportunity employer.