GCMS Analyst

Reports to:

Analytical Manager

Job Purpose

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Analytical department for an Analytical Chemist to join the team. Reporting to the Brixworth Analytical Manager, this role will be based at the state-of-the-art laboratories at our purpose-built R&D centre in Northamptonshire, UK. The successful candidate will join our team of fragrance chemists providing an analytical service to our global perfumery and development teams.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Analysis of fragrances from different market products including fine fragrances and personal and household care products to support all the global CPL divisions using a variety of analytical techniques.
• Contribute to method development to extend the range of techniques available to the group
• Use GC-MS to solve QC problems and customer complaints.
• Utilise knowledge of perfumery materials and essential oils to produce fragrance formulations.
• The ability to take part in olfactory assessments.
• Responsibilities include routine maintenance and record-keeping of our sophisticated analytical instruments
• Preparation, analysis and interpretation of samples on the GCMS systems
• Extraction of fragrances from consumer products such as soaps, candles, shampoos and laundry care products
• Working closely with our R&D department to develop and advance CPL Aromas’ proprietary technologies

Skills and Attributes Required

Qualification

• A science-based education in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or similar
• Previous experience of laboratory work within the fragrance, cosmetic or related industries
• Detailed knowledge of the composition of fragrance raw materials and essential oils
• Advanced GC-MS skills (minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience essential)
• Familiarity with other analytical techniques such as HPLC would be an advantage
• Experience of olfactory assessments would be an advantage, as would an ability to pass the CPL smelling test
• Previous experience of Agilent data handling software would be beneficial, but not essential

Skills

• A passion for fragrances and a desire to learn.
• Team player
• A keen attention to detail and a logical, methodical approach.
• An ability to work accurately and efficiently under time pressure while adhering to laboratory safety protocols
• Good record-keeping and communication skills.

Attributes

Must display and demonstrate attitudes in line with the Company Values