GCMS Analyst

CPL Aromas Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fragrance company is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join their team in Northamptonshire, UK. The role involves analyzing fragrances, contributing to method development, and utilizing GC‑MS for quality control. Candidates should have a strong educational background in Chemistry and at least 5 years of experience in a relevant industry. This is a full-time position offering an exciting opportunity for those passionate about fragrances.

Qualifications

• Experience of laboratory work within the fragrance, cosmetic or related industries.
• Detailed knowledge of fragrance raw materials and essential oils.
• Advanced GC-MS skills with minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Familiarity with other analytical techniques such as HPLC is advantageous.
• Experience of olfactory assessments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze fragrances from market products to support global divisions.
• Contribute to method development for new techniques.
• Use GC-MS to solve QC problems and customer complaints.
• Maintain routine maintenance records of analytical instruments.
• Extract fragrances from consumer products.

Skills

GC-MS skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Laboratory safety protocols

Logical approach

Desire to learn

Education

Science-based education in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Agilent data handling software

Job description

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.

Reports To

Analytical Manager

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.
• Take part in olfactory assessments.
• Maintain routine maintenance records and upkeep of 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.
• Work 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing