Perfumery And Beauty Compounding Technician

is seeking to hire a Perfumery and Beauty Compounding Technician for our client in Plainsboro, NJ!

Benefits Available!
Weekly Pay!

Pay Rate - $33/hr
Shift: 40 hours per week with standard business hours

Job Description
The General Compounding Technician supports Perfumery & Beauty projects through the accurate preparation of small-scale fragrance compounds, utilizing automated systems and digital tools to meet customer, quality, productivity, and safety objectives. This is a creative small scale laboratory environment, not manufacturing production.

Education & Experience
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field preferred.
1–5 years of laboratory, compounding, perfumery, or FMCG experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare fragrance compounds through precise weighing, compounding, and documentation activities.
Meet productivity, automation, service, and quality metrics established by the laboratory.
Maintain accurate inventory, organized raw material collections, and laboratory cleanliness.
Ensure compliance with SOPs, SHE requirements, PPE standards, and quality procedures.
Support customer requests, overflow volume, cover workload during absences, and cross-functional laboratory priorities.
Utilize laboratory systems, automation, and digital tools for data management and workflow execution.
Identify process improvements and participate in continuous improvement and roadmap initiatives.
Escalate risks, delays, deviations, and non-conformities appropriately.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement
Follow laboratory SOPs, quality procedures, SHE requirements, and PPE standards.
Maintain accurate documentation and formula traceability.
Support process improvement, automation, AI, and operational excellence initiatives.
Escalate risks, deviations, delays, and non-conformities appropriately.
Maintain laboratory housekeeping and organizational standards.

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:
On-time completion of formulas, applications, and sample requests.
Formula accuracy and right-first-time quality.
Automation utilization and operational efficiency.
Inventory readiness and material availability.
Safety and compliance adherence.
Continuous improvement participation.
Customer service responsiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.

Key Interactions
Lab Manager, Lab Supervisor, Lead Technician, Technicians, Perfumers, Fragrance Development Managers, Project Managers, and Application Labs.

Qualifications & Skills
Strong organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Customer-focused with a strong sense of urgency.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital laboratory systems.
Comfortable working with automation and robotic technologies.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Continuous improvement or Lean experience is a plus.

Competencies & Behavioral Expectations

Successful candidates will:
Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and reliability in achieving performance objectives.
Maintain an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.
Communicate professionally and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
Adapt to changing priorities, workloads, and business needs, including overtime when required.
Embrace continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
Utilize technology and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Foster an inclusive, respectful, and positive work environment.
Consistently balance productivity, quality, safety, and customer commitments.

Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Wear required PPE, including gloves, goggles, lab coat, and closed-toe shoes