Fragrance Lab Technician US Hub

Job Title: Fragrance Lab Technician US Hub

Location: Trumbull, CT

Work Level: 1B/C

Want to change the world?

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Beauty, Personal and Home Care products selling in over 190 countries and used by 3.7 billion consumers every day. Unilever has more than 400 brands used in homes around the world, including Dove, Sure, TRESemmé, Sunsilk, Vaseline, Comfort, Persil and Surf. As one of the world’s largest users of fragrances, we recognise that creating exceptional fragrances is at the heart of delivering extraordinary consumer experiences and driving desire at scale.

To achieve our ambition, Unilever Fragrance House is undertaking a global fragrance transformation, leveraging expert inhouse fragrance teams to craft unmissably superior fragrances for our Personal Care, Beauty & Wellbeing and Home Care Business Groups.

Job Purpose

We areseekinga passionate, independent, team-playerand detail-orientedFragrance Lab Technician US Hub to joinUnilever Fragrance Houseteam inTrumbull, CT. This role is criticaltoensureon time and in fullend to end fragrance creationcompoundinglabworkstreamswhichsupportingthe creation, evaluation, optimization of fragrance applications across a wide range of product formats, andsample production for technical and consumer studies.This role ensures theend-to-endoperational excellence of the UFH lab, enabling continuity, resilience, andhigh-qualitydelivery across all fragrance creation workflows.This role is the primary owner of end-to-end lab operations for UFH Trumbull.

The Fragrance Lab Technician US Hub is responsible for end-to-end operational leadership of the Unilever Fragrance House (UFH) laboratory in Trumbull, CT. This role ensures the timely, high-quality, and compliant execution of fragrance creation workflows, including sample preparation, fragrance compounding, technical testing, and sensory study support. The position is the primary owner of UFH Trumbull lab operations-driving continuity, resilience, safety, and excellence across all fragrance development activities.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership & Operational Ownership

• Owns and takes decision onset sampling workflows
• Overseethe sample preparation workflow and escalaterisks whenidentified
• Drives the operational structure of the US Fragrance Lab andoccasionallyserves asmentor and guide for junior team members
• Has technical maturity andexpertisein interpreting formula-fragrance interaction, advanced understanding of Raw Materials and ability to design studies
• Defines best practices for lab operations and sampling workflows
• Acts as point-of-contact for audits and internal reviews.

Fragrance Application & Sample Preparation

• Prepare fragrance-applied samples accurately across multiple product categories, including:
• Personal Care: Body wash, bar soap, deodorant sticks & roll-ons, aerosols, whole body deodorants, mists, and innovative formats.
• Beauty & Wellbeing: Shampoo, conditioner, stylers, lotions, creams, dry shampoo, mists, and innovation formats.
• Home Care: Liquid laundry detergents, fabric softeners, surface cleaners, dishwashing liquids, and formats supported by site capabilities.
• Other Formats: Candles and innovative UFH Engagement Program formats.
• Ensure fragrance-base compatibility and stability.

Fragrance Compounding

• Independentlyand accuratelycompoundscomplex fragrance oils. Calculates chemicals needed,weighs, and mixes in accord with formula
• Must be familiar with the odor and physical appearance of basic raw materials.

Technical Scope

• Prepare all samples required for sensory evaluations and olfactive panels
• Run QC for all compounded oils
• Conduct basic stability andmeasurementsciencetests (e.g., pH, viscosity, color, appearance), as requested for each study
• Conduct basicolfactiveevaluationsof samples
• Plan and execute stability studies using the recommended Unilever protocol
• Maintainaccuraterecords of sample preparation, test results, and observations
• Design and execute DoE studiesfor full formulation or RMand provide recommendations and conclusions to therest of the UFH team
• Experience with statistical tools for DoE (e.g., JMP, Minitab) preferred.

Lab Operations & Maintenance

• Ensure all lab equipment is maintained and calibrated
• Keeps all lab documentation up to date andcentrallyavailable
• Managestheinventory ofunfragrancedbases, andconsumablesensuring minimum waste
• Plan and execute the availability ofbase forprojects in conjunction with theTechnicalproject leader
• Follow safety and quality protocols in all lab activitiesandensureslabis ready for inspections ifrequired
• Createabest-in-classsampling process, ensuringon-timedelivery, quality, and cost control
• Improvementproposals for facility standards, including space layout

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with formulation teams,fragrance compounder, perfumer, fragranceevaluatorsand the Technical Project Lead
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to technical discussions
• Communicate clearly and deliverswithexcellence
• Prepare and present studies reports including hypothesis andrecommended next steps

Key Accountabilities

• Timely andaccuratepreparation of samples across all relevant formats, ensuring proper identification of the sample
• Support in compounding fragrance raw materials for perfumers
• Maintenance ofhigh standardsin lab safety, cleanliness, and documentation
• ManagesfragranceQC,stabilitytestingand reporting
• Support for innovation and technical development initiatives
• Uphold lab KPIs such as OTIF, QC accuracy, stability study timeliness, and safety compliance.

Key Experience & Skills Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry,Chemical Engineering,Cosmetic Science, or related field preferred
• Experience in fragrance application with experience in running lab operations
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Delivering with Excellenceacross the scope under their care
• Seekshelpas needed toprioritize and focus on what counts
• Familiarity with lab equipment and basic analytical techniques
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.Holding themselves and the team with whom they interact accountable for high standard delivery (Cares deeply about the work and their colleagues)
• Good communicationand documentation skills.Able to Stay 3 steps aheadanticipatingobstaclesand delays on the projectswitha proactive attitude
• Must have lab operationsandsafetyskills
• Technical Knowledge: Must be familiar with the odour and physical appearance of basic raw materials
• Understanding offragrance behavior in different product bases
• Working knowledge of fragrance application acrossdifferent bases
• Ideally worked in the fragrance industry and is able to evaluate fragrancesandcompound
• Working knowledge of formulation principles and stability testing
• Understanding of regulatory requirements (IFRA, SDS, Unilever standards)
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced innovation environment.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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