GC Technologist Trainee- Fragrances

MANE is a 5 th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavor and Fragrance. As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people’s daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create. With our passion, creativity, and innovation, “We capture what moves”.

We are looking to hire a motivated and committed Trainee GC Technologist at our Creative Center in Parsippany, NJ. This trainee role is designed for individuals passionate about both technical and the creative aspects of perfumery. You will support analytical chemists and perfumers in formula analysis, fragrance evaluation, and raw material research. This is a minimum two-year hands-on learning opportunity with exposure to industry-standard tools, methodologies, and fragrance creation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lengthy training program learning ground level analytical functions including olfactive training
• Support fragrance formulation by preparing samples and maintaining accurate records
• Assist in analyzing fragrance compositions using laboratory techniques (e.g., GC-MS, chromatography)
• Conduct olfactory evaluations and maintain raw material libraries
• Collaborate with analysts to reverse-engineer fragrances and identify key components
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field is a plus.
• Strong interest in perfumery, sensory science, and fragrance chemistry
• General knowledge of the fragrance industry
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Keen sense of smell and ability to differentiate subtle scent variations
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment
• Outside of the box thinking is a key quality to posses
• Understanding of basic and mental math

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship or coursework related to fragrance, flavor chemistry, or analytical chemistry
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments such as GC-MS
• Basic understanding of raw materials used in perfumery

MANE offers industry leading benefits including a generous PTO plan. Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual year-end shutdown, annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs and many more. MANE is known for having a culture that focuses on our employees and their well-being. See for yourself why our employees love working at MANE!

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $68,000 to $80,000. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, and applicable legal considerations. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is awarded based on both individual and company performance.

MANE is an equal opportunity employer.