At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in fragrance analysis and collaborate globally on innovative projects.
- Company: Join Quintessence Fragrances, a leading UK fragrance company with global reach.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, 28 days holiday, pension scheme, and relocation support.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities and a vibrant team culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a rapidly growing company and influence the creative fragrance process.
- Qualifications: Degree in chemistry and experience in fragrance analysis required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Quintessence Fragrances is one of the UK’s most successful fragrance companies, with operations in India, China, Dubai and USA. Quintessence recently became part of the family owned Lucta Group, based in Barcelona, giving the companies enormous potential for further global growth. Following significant investment in personnel and the latest GCMS and automated compounding equipment, we are now looking for a highly experienced Analyst to lead our team in the UK, coordinating with our Analytical and creative teams around the world.
As well as a proven understanding of analytical and extraction processes, the successful candidate will have a strong olfactory knowledge of natural and synthetic ingredients. Previous experience in a Fragrance house and experience-based knowledge or academic qualifications in applied chemistry to perfumery or similar is essential. The Fragrance Analyst Manager role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing, team-oriented company that is investing heavily in the UK and regional centres, within which they will play a pivotal role. They will also be involved with the entire creative process by working closely with Perfumers, Evaluation, Marketing and Sales in assessing and analysing new market products and international trends.
Main responsibilities:
- Manage the UK Analytical team, and coordinate and support Analytical teams in India, USA and Barcelona.
- Analysis of market products and fragrance concentrates using GCMS.
- Analysis of raw materials and bases for regulatory purposes.
- Expand the GCMS library of raw materials and competitor products.
- Optimise analytical and sample extraction methods.
- Work closely with perfumers and evaluators.
- Assist with calibration and maintenance of Agilent GC-MS equipment.
Skills required:
- Degree or master’s in chemistry or other industry related qualification.
- Track record of applied technical experience in fragrance analysis.
- Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, GCMS techniques and softwares (knowledge of Agilent systems; Chemstation and MassHunter are helpful).
- Previous experience in a management role.
- Good communication skills and ability to work within, train and motivate the analyst team.
- Experience in fragrance duplication for different segments: homecare, fine fragrance, personal care.
- Knowledge of extraction techniques and sample preparation.
Due to the nature of this role we are unable to support complete remote working so applicants must be willing to relocate to the South Coast of England (8 miles east of Brighton) where our UK operation is based. We regularly visit our clients so you should be prepared to travel from time to time, when the business requires.
Benefits:
- Attractive salary and benefits, dependant on experience and management level.
- 28 days holiday (Including bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
- Company pension scheme.
- Life insurance.
- After a qualifying period, you will be eligible for enhanced profit share, occupational sick pay and maternity/adoption/paternity pay.
- Relocation package if required.
To apply for this role please submit your CV with a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.
Fragrance Analyst Manager employer: Quintessence Fragrances
Quintessence Fragrances is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Newhaven, UK, where innovation and creativity thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides extensive training opportunities and a supportive team culture, alongside attractive benefits such as a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a relocation package for those moving to the area. Joining Quintessence means being part of a family-owned business with global reach and significant investment in its workforce, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the fragrance industry.
