R&D Fragrance Analyst

About FFC

FFC (Fragrance and Flavor Compound) is a newly established company located in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded in April 2025 by a team with over 20 years of international experience in the fragrance industry covering the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Operating from a 3,500 m² high-tech facility with a 5,000-ton annual capacity, FFC provides innovative and reliable B2B fragrance solutions.

Backed by state-of-the-art analytical labs and an expert team using world-class raw materials, FFC emphasizes creativity, excellence, sustainability and transparency through the use of global ERP systems and traceable documentation practices.

Dedicated to social responsibility, the company supports next-generation perfumers and promotes equal opportunity in an inclusive workplace. FFC’s mission is to be a trusted and inspiring global fragrance partner, not just a supplier.

Your Role

Reporting to the R&D Department, you will provide analytical expertise on scented compositions requested by clients. The requests will be handled through the use of instrumental and sensory analysis. At FFC, we expect thorough, precise and well documented results from you as an employee.

What You Are Going to Do:

• Analysis of fragrances used in consumer products primarily using GC-MS instrumentation and related extraction techniques.
• Preparation of samples for analysis by GC-MS.
• Interpretation of analytical data to draw conclusions regarding fragrance composition.
• Be able to identify and differentiate natural and synthetic raw materials in complex analyses and draw conclusions regarding fragrance composition. Apply this knowledge when making reconstitutions.
• Creation of high quality validated reconstitution formulas from analytical data.
• Routine analysis of raw materials to understand chromatographic profiles.
• Carrying out fragrance cost reductions.
• Coordinate with various departments to diagnose and solve problems related to fragrances and client expectations.
• Verify that all fragrances formulation comply with IFRA and other defined quality criteria and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain laboratory efficiency and safety while ensuring proper operation and troubleshooting of GC-MS and other analytical instruments.

What Qualifications We Expect from You:

• Bachelor’s or a higher degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Analytical and technical expertise in gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Minimum 3 years industry experience. Candidates without stated experience will not be considered.
• Good verbal and written proficiency in English and in the use of Excel.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Interest in the world of fragrances and its underlying chemistry.
• A strong team player who is open to communicating and sharing knowledge.

What We Also Provide:

• Opportunity to take an active role in national and international projects.
• Developing professional experience in fragrance industry.
• Supportive working environment for cultivating knowledge.
• Team and individual mentoring with highly experienced senior professionals.
• Private health insurance.
• This is a period of advancement and growth for the business, offering significant career development opportunities and the chance to contribute and help shape its future.