Sample Lab Technician (Summer Job)

Job Title: Lab Technician

Placement Type: 4-6 week summer job

Job Description

Work within the fragrance design and development sphere, supporting creative projects and initiatives. This role involves coordinating creative briefs, managing timelines, sourcing materials, and ensuring smooth project execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide backup support for compounding activities.
• Manage the queue of sample requests and projects.
• Organize and maintain the sample library.
• Coordinate with evaluators and perfumers to ensure timely sample preparation.
• Assist with shipping tasks when the shipping department is unavailable.
• Support the sales team with sample-related information and logistics.
• Deliver excellent customer service by addressing sample-related inquiries and providing solutions.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of compounding/batching experience or no experience with a Chemistry degree.
• Familiarity with raw materials and tolerance for strong odors.
• Comfortable interacting with sales, perfumers, evaluators, and customers.
• Ability to answer sample-related questions and troubleshoot issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in compounding.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple departments.
• Experience in customer service and sales support.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Work Environment

The position is based in a lab/office connected to a warehouse. The candidate must be comfortable with strong smells of raw materials

This is a Contract position based out of Norwood, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Norwood,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $20 - $24