Profession fragrance chemist

Fragrance chemists develop and improve fragrance chemicals by formulating, testing and analysing fragrances and their ingredients so that the end product meets the expectations and the needs of customers.

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Personality Type

• Investigative / Realistic
• Realistic / Investigative

Knowledge

• Analytical chemistry

  Instruments and methods used to separate, identify and quanitfy matter - the chemical components of natural and artificial materials and solutions.

• Cosmetics industry

  Suppliers, products and brands in the cosmetic industry.

• Good manufacturing practices

  Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.

Skills

• Translate formulae into processes

  Translate, by means of computer models and simulations, the specific laboratory formulae and findings into production processes.

• Define technical requirements

  Specify technical properties of goods, materials, methods, processes, services, systems, software and functionalities by identifying and responding to the particular needs that are to be satisfied according to customer requirements.

• Calibrate laboratory equipment

  Calibrate laboratory equipment by comparing between measurements: one of known magnitude or correctness, made with a trusted device and a second measurement from another piece of laboratory equipment. Make the measurements in as similar a way as possible.

• Use chemical analysis equipment

  Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.

• Check quality of raw materials

  Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.

• Run laboratory simulations

  Run simulations on prototypes, systems or newly developed chemical products using laboratory equipment.

• Document analysis results

  Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.

• Create fragrances formulae

  Create chemical formulae for the already researched new fragrances.

• Write specifications

  Write documents where the expected characteristics of a product or service are specified. Make sure all necessary properties of the product or service are covered. Balance the level of detail with the need for flexibility.

• Test chemical samples

  Perform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials. Chemical sample testing involves operations such as pipetting or diluting schemes.

• Manage chemical testing procedures

  Manage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.

• Prepare chemical samples

  Prepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications.

• Test fragrances against customer satisfaction

  Test a new set of fragrances on a chosen group of volunteer customers in order to check how they react on the new products and which is their level of satisfaction.

• Research fragrances

  Research new chemical ingredients in order to develop new and better fragrance chemicals.

• Decide on fragrance titles

  Create the fragrance titles so that they reflect the smell of the newly developed fragrance.

• Assess the feasibility of implementing developments

  Study developments and innovation proposals in order to determine their applicability in the business and their feasibility of implementation from various fronts such as economic impact, business image, and consumer response.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB