Fragrance Development Technologist

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

3W5987V8

Date posted:

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
Be part of an innovative fragrance house shaping unique scent solutions.

POSITION INFO:

- Fragrance Development Technologist
  Be part of an innovative fragrance house shaping unique scent solutions.
  Northriding, Randburg | Market-related salary | 8am to 5pm
  
  About Our Client
  Our client is a specialist fragrance house dedicated to creating, developing, and supplying fragrances that inspire and delight. They partner with leading brands across fine fragrance, personal care, home, and fabric care industries, combining artistry and technical expertise to deliver impactful scent solutions. With a culture built on innovation, quality, and creativity, this is an opportunity to join a team that thrives on transforming ideas into memorable olfactory experiences.
  
  The Role: Fragrance Development Technologist
  This role supports the research and development team in designing and applying fragrances that meet diverse client requirements. It offers a defined career path, with the opportunity to grow into a head perfumer role within two years. Ideal for someone with both scientific knowledge and a passion for scent creation, the role bridges technical precision with creative expression.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  Minimum 2 years of experience in fragrance development, evaluation, or applications support
  
  Characterise and match fragrances across oils, fine fragrance, personal care, home, and fabric care
  
  Prepare, analyse, and interpret GC-MS reports for fragrance quantification and profiling
  
  Manage raw material quality, substitutions, and formulation adjustments
  
  Participate in olfactory evaluations and accurately interpret findings
  
  Maintain and update the internal fragrance library and technical records
  
  Keep abreast of new ingredients, technologies, and global fragrance trends
  
  Troubleshoot customer concerns through application testing and desktop research
  
  About You
  
  Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field
  
  Proven experience in fragrance development, applications, or R&D support
  
  Strong project management and organisational skills
  
  Computer literacy with excellent attention to detail
  
  Confident communicator with the ability to work across teams and with clients
  
  Proactive, self-driven, and eager to grow into a perfumer role
  
  Passionate about fragrances, with curiosity and creativity to push boundaries

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