Fragrance Lab Technician US Hub

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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 are   seeking   a passionate , independent, team-player   and detail-oriented   Fragrance Lab Technician US Hub   to join   Unilever Fragrance House   team in   Trumbull, CT . This role is critical   to   ensur e   on time and in full   end to end fragrance creation   compounding   lab   workstream s   which   support ing   the creation, evaluation, optimization of fragrance applications across a wide range of product formats , and   sample production for technical and consumer studies.   This role ensures the   end ‑ to ‑ end   operational excellence of the UFH lab, enabling continuity, resilience, and   high ‑ quality   delivery 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 on   set sampling workflows • Oversee   the sample preparation workflow and escalate   risks when   identified • Drives the operational structure of the US Fragrance Lab and   occasionally   serves as   mentor and guide for junior team members   • Has technical maturity and   expertise   in 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 • Independently   and accurately   compound s   complex 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 and   measurement   science   tests (e.g., pH, viscosity, color , appearance ) , as requested for each study • Conduct basic   olfactive   evaluations   of samples • Plan and e xecute stability studies using the recommended Unilever protocol • Maintain   accurate   records of sample preparation, test results, and observations • Design and execute DoE studies   for full formulation or RM   and provide recommendations and conclusions to the   rest 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 and   centrally   available • M anages   the   inventory of   unfragranced   bases , and   consumable s   ensuring minimum waste • Plan and execute the availability of   base for   projects in conjunction with the   Technical   project leader • Follow safety and quality protocols in all lab activities   and   ensures   lab   is ready for inspections if   required • C reat e   a   best ‑ in ‑ class   sampling process, ensuring   on ‑ time   delivery, quality, and cost control • Improvement   proposals for facility standards, including space layout

Collaboration & Communication • Work cross-functionally with formulation teams,   fragrance compounder, perfumer, fragrance   evaluators   and the Technical Project Lead • Participate in project meetings and contribute to technical discussions • Communicate clearly and deliver s   with   excellence • Prepare and present studies reports including hypothesis and   recommended next steps

Key Accountabilities • Timely and   accurate   preparation of samples across all relevant formats , ensuring proper identification of the sample • Support in c ompounding fragrance raw materials for perfumer s • Maintenance of   high standards   in lab safety, cleanliness, and documentation • Manages   fragrance   QC,   stability   testing   and reporting • Support for innovation and technical development initiatives • Uphold lab KPIs such as OTIF, QC accuracy, stability study timeliness, and safety compliance.  

Key Experience & Skil

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