Lab Assistant (Chemist-Perfumes)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Lab Assistant to support our Quality Control operations in a fragrance and perfume manufacturing setup. The ideal candidate will assist in the inspection, testing, documentation, and compliance processes related to raw materials, in-process checks, and finished goods, while ensuring adherence to GMP standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical inspection and routine testing of all incoming fragrance oils (appearance, color, odor, pH).
• Verify that raw materials meet product specifications and maintain batch-wise inspection records.
• Perform daily quality checks on perfume batches (clarity, odor match, pH, density).
• Prepare Daily Batch Analysis and Finished Goods Reports.
• Assist in both sensory and instrumental quality assessments.
• Monitor temperature, humidity, and cross-contamination risks in mixing and production rooms.
• Ensure timely calibration of lab instruments like pH meters, density meters, etc.
• Report equipment malfunctions or required servicing.
• Maintain all QC documentation including Incoming Reports and Retention Sample Records.
• Ensure retention samples are collected, labelled, and stored properly for future reference.
• Follow all GMP and safety protocols during operations.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Identify and report any raw material or batch deviations (wrong odor, pH, contamination, etc.).
• Assist QA in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective actions.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in perfume, cosmetics.
• Sound knowledge of chemistry and laboratory practices.
• Familiarity with GMP, ISO, or other quality standards.
• Strong observation and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED2,500.00 - AED3,000.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Location:

• Ajman (Required)