Senior GCMS Analyst
Date: Sep 15, 2025
Location: ES
Company: CPL Aromas
As the largest fragrance only fragrance house in the world, we take pride in proactively shaping the future of the fragrance industry. We focus all our creativity, innovation, and energy into making fragrances and nothing else. CPL Aromas is home to some of the world’s leading perfumers, and we’re trusted by top brands to translate their creative vision into beautiful scents. We provide career and development opportunities for talented individuals across a range of disciplines – from all support functions to customer facing roles. A job at CPL Aromas promises a unique career path for anyone with a passion for the world of fragrance. With operations all over the world, we celebrate a diverse range of cultures at CPL Aromas and, we offer equal opportunities and flexibilities.
Reports to:
Technical Manager & Perfumer
Job Purpose
The position is responsible for providing analytical support through GC-MS techniques, contributing to fragrance evaluation, method development, and innovation in collaboration with global R&D teams.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Conduct fragrance analysis and evaluation:
- Analyze fragrances from market products including fine fragrances, personal care, and household products.
- Prepare, analyze, and interpret samples using GC-MS systems.
- Apply advanced sample preparation techniques to a wide range of fragranced consumer products.
- Participate in olfactory assessments and contribute to fragrance stability evaluations.
Develop analytical methods and support innovation:
- Contribute to the development of new analytical methods to expand the range of techniques available.
- Collaborate with R&D to support the advancement of proprietary technologies.
- Utilize knowledge of perfumery materials and essential oils to produce fragrance formulations.
Maintain instruments and ensure data integrity:
- Perform routine maintenance and ensure accurate record-keeping of analytical instruments.
- Support global CPL divisions by providing analytical insights and reports.
Skills and Attributes Required
Skills and Attributes:
- Effective communication skills to interact with customers and internal teams both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and focus on quality
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
- Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure while adhering to laboratory safety protocols.
- Able to prioritize workload without supervision.
- Positive, committed and methodical approach to work.
Education:
- Science-based education in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or similar.
Professional experience:
- Professional experience in a similar position (8-10 years).
- Experience in fragrance, cosmetic or related industries.
Other skills and requirements:
- High level of Spanish (C1-C2).
- Medium-high level of English (B1-B2).
- Advanced GC-MS skills in relevant industry.
- Knowledge of the composition of fragrance raw materials and essential oils.
- Knowledge of other analytical techniques such as HPLC (desirable).
- Experience of Agilent data handling software (desirable).
- Olfactory ability - determine if a fragrance passes the stability test.
- Good computer skills - Microsoft Office.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity or disability status. Due to large volume of applications, we are only able to contact applicants who meet the role requirements. The salary package offer will only be discussed with the final candidate, based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills. Should your skills and experience fit the above criteria, please click apply link to submit your application.