Senior Lab Technician, Quality Control - Sensory - Somerset, NJ

Sr. Laboratory Technician, Quality Control, Perfumery

Somerset, NJ, US

2nd Shift (2:00pm to 10:30pm)

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Laboratory Technician, Quality Control, Perfumery to join our Quality Control team. In this position, you will be responsible for supporting maximum quality standards by managing daily incoming raw materials and finished products testing through complex analytical equipment and sensory evaluation techniques.

Leading the shift group by example while fostering safety and promoting continuous improvement is expected. Excellent communication, leadership and attention to detail are a must.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Perform independently complex, routine and non-routine laboratory activities including analytical tasks and sample preparation. Testing of incoming raw material and finished products and approve/reject the product within the time stipulated.
• Identify and troubleshoot common problems/issues encountered. Keep daily record and appropriate documentation on all laboratory work performed.
• Capable to establish standardized procedures to the required level.
• Assure compliance of SHE and proactively contribute to the improvement of laboratory processes and standards.
• Independent and efficient use of all internal tools for data collection/recording and administration.
• Experience in Sensory Odor techniques and GC & GCMS is preferred.

We bring

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative. Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.

You bring

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant working experience.
• Experience leading a workgroup directly or by influence.
• Experience with Sensory Odor evaluation techniques and GC / GCMS results interpretation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and ethically within a multi-cultural team.
• Must be willing to work 2nd shift (2:00pm to 10:30pm) Monday to Friday. Overtime by invitation including weekends and/or Holidays.
• Prior experience with SAP, CoreDB, LIMS, Office 365 a plus.
• Bilingual English-Spanish a plus.

The hourly rate 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. Hourly rate: $38.46 - $43.26

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.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

DEI Statement & Equal Opportunity Commitment

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.