Sample Lab Technician (Summer Job)

Job Title Lab Technician Placement Type 4-6 week summer job (Contract) Job Description Work within the fragrance design and development sphere, supporting creative projects and initiatives. This role involves coordinating creative briefs, managing timelines, sourcing materials, and ensuring smooth project execution. Responsibilities Provide backup support for compounding activities. Manage the queue of sample requests and projects. Organize and maintain the sample library. Coordinate with evaluators and perfumers to ensure timely sample preparation. Assist with shipping tasks when the shipping department is unavailable. Support the sales team with sample-related information and logistics. Deliver excellent customer service by addressing sample-related inquiries and providing solutions. Essential Skills 1-2 years of compounding/batching experience or a Chemistry degree. Familiarity with raw materials and tolerance for strong odors. Comfortable interacting with sales, perfumers, evaluators, and customers. Ability to answer sample-related questions and troubleshoot issues. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in compounding. Strong project management skills. Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple departments. Experience in customer service and sales support. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Work Environment Position is based in a lab/office connected to a warehouse. Candidate must be comfortable with strong smells of raw materials. Job Type & Location Contract position based out of Norwood, NJ. Pay and Benefits Pay range: $20.00–$24.00 per hour. Benefits (subject to eligibility and plan terms): Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave) Workplace Type Fully onsite position in Norwood, NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employment Actalent is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Reasonable Accommodation If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Actalent