Applications Lab Associate

Who we are at Osmo:

Osmo is a digital olfaction company, on a mission to give computers a sense of smell to improve the health and wellbeing of human life. Why? Our sense of smell both enriches and saves lives, and has a deep and direct connection to our emotions and memory.

Olfactory Intelligence has applications across industries including fragrance, manufacturing, security, medicine, and more. We believe in the power of automation and thoughtfully applied AI/ML to solve problems beyond the reach of human intuition alone.

Osmo is seeking a Lab Associate to join our expanding Applications Lab Operations team. We are seeking an highly organized and detail oriented Laboratory Technician to support our growing R&D operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands on laboratory work, thrives in a fast paced environment, and is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and workflow efficiency.

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  Prepare application samples and solutions to support testing, experimentation, and project objectives.

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  Organize and maintain chemical inventory, ensuring accurate records and availability of required materials for daily sample preparation.

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  Maintain laboratory equipment and manage supply inventory, including proactive ordering of chemicals and consumables.

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  Follow strict chemical safety protocols for handling, storage, and disposal to ensure a safe wok environment.

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  Operate liquid-handling instruments to prepare mixtures, formulas, and test samples with precision.

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  Collaborate with testing teams and the Lab Manager to maintain workflow, anticipate daily priorities, and support ongoing projects.

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  Ensure adherence to procedures, documentation standards, and quality expectations.

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  Multitask and problem solve effectively while meeting project deadlines in both independent and team based settings.

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  Support additional lab duties as assigned, contributing to a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, or equivalent experience, or relevant military experience

• Strong understanding of chemical safety protocols and safe laboratory practices.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing project needs.

• Experience in a high-throughput lab environment.

• Formal training in perfumery (ISIPCA, GIP, Grasse Institute, ESP, or other Perfumery Training)

• Deep curiosity about technology and innovation in perfumery, think out of the box

• Experience in a fragrance house, brand, or evaluation lab