cosmetic chemist jobs

Laboratory Dispenser

Newhaven

Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm

£24,000 per annum

Quintessence is a niche fragrance company, part of the global LUCTA group, specialising in Fine Fragrance, Personal and Air Care. With operations in UK, India, Europe, US, UAE and China we give a global service to our selected clients, which is one of the many reasons we are growing significantly faster than our competition.

Our Laboratory Dispensers work alongside our perfumers and evaluators to blend bespoke fragrances for our customers. This role involves following formulas to blend raw materials that become sample products for our customers around the world. No previous experience is required in this role as full training will be given but a keen interest in fragrances would be beneficial.

Main Duties:

· Dispensing perfume on both a large and small scale in our onsite laboratory

· Liaising with perfumers and evaluators to produce sample products

· Following precise formulas so will require a keen eye for attention to detail

· Adhering to strict health and safety procedures, wearing provided PPE at all times

· Keep the laboratory organised and safe, in line with company standards

· Olfactory testing (full training for this will be given)

· Being an ambassador for Quintessence

Who we are looking for to join our team:

· Self-motivated with the ability to use your own initiative

· Well organised with a tidy work station ethic

· Basic maths and literacy skills

· Enjoys working and supporting a team, but can always be relied upon to work as an individual

· Keen to learn and develop skills to progress within our industry

Benefits we offer:

· Competitive rates of pay that are above the national living wage

· 28 days holiday (Including bank holidays) which increases with service

· Company pension scheme

· Life insurance

· After a qualifying period you will be eligible for profit share, occupational sick pay and enhanced maternity/adoption/paternity pay

· Discounts with local gyms and retailers

· Free off road parking

Quintessence is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

To apply for this role please submit your CV with a cover letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role.

We have a specific timescale to appoint and train so this role may be removed before the closing date.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Transport links

Work Location: In person