Fragrance Chemist

**Job Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**:
**Hydro Distillation of Agarwood Essential Oil**:

- Conduct hydro distillation to extract high-quality agarwood (Oud) essential oil from raw _Aquilaria_ wood, ensuring maximum yield, purity, and preservation of aromatic properties.
- Oversee the setup and maintenance of distillation equipment, ensuring optimal conditions for the extraction of agarwood oil.
- Continuously monitor the distillation process, adjusting parameters such as temperature, pressure, and duration to enhance the extraction process.
- Evaluate the chemical composition and purity of agarwood essential oil to ensure it meets industry standards and quality requirements.
- Develop new methods and improve existing protocols for extracting agarwood oil more efficiently and sustainably.

**Perfume Development**:

- Use the extracted agarwood essential oil to create luxury perfume formulations, blending it with other essential oils, aromatic compounds, and synthetic materials to develop unique and complex scents.
- Formulate and test different perfume compositions, evaluating their longevity, projection, and sensory appeal.
- Balance the artistic and technical aspects of fragrance development, ensuring each formula is innovative while adhering to market trends and consumer preferences.
- Collaborate with marketing and design teams to ensure the fragrances resonate with the target market, ensuring high-quality products for luxury and niche perfume lines.

**Research and Innovation**:

- Research new trends in fragrance development and essential oil extraction, staying up-to-date with innovations in the perfume industry.
- Explore the possibilities of blending agarwood with other rare and high-quality essential oils to create distinct fragrance profiles.
- Investigate the impact of different distillation techniques, plant varieties, and environmental factors on the quality and aroma of the agarwood essential oil.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop new products and optimize existing formulations, ensuring that all products are of the highest quality.

**Quality Control and Safety**:

- Perform rigorous quality control testing on the agarwood oil and final perfume products to assess their composition, stability, and fragrance intensity.
- Ensure that all extraction processes, formulations, and products meet health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Maintain meticulous records of all distillation processes, formulations, and quality tests to ensure traceability and product consistency.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues related to the distillation or fragrance formulation process, recommending improvements as needed.

**Sustainability and Environmental Practices**:

- Implement sustainable practices in both the agarwood oil extraction and fragrance formulation processes, focusing on reducing waste and environmental impact.
- Stay informed about the ethical sourcing of agarwood and work with suppliers to ensure the responsible and sustainable harvesting of _Aquilaria_ species.
- Contribute to the company’s environmental goals by promoting sustainable and eco-friendly packaging and production practices for perfume products.

**Collaboration and Reporting**:

- Collaborate with other chemists, perfumers, and production teams to create new product lines and meet customer specifications.
- Prepare and present research findings, distillation results, and new fragrance compositions to senior management, product development teams, and other stakeholders.
- Assist in training junior staff and laboratory assistants in distillation techniques, fragrance formulation, and quality control procedures.

**Qualifications**:

- A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Perfumery, or a related field, with a specialization in fragrance chemistry or essential oil production.
- Additional training or certification in fragrance development or perfumery is a plus.

**Experience**:

- At least 3-5 years of experience in fragrance chemistry, essential oil extraction, or perfume formulation, with a focus on hydro distillation techniques.
- Experience working with agarwood essential oil (_Aquilaria_ species) or other high-value essential oils is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with perfume blending techniques, including working with both natural and synthetic ingredients.
- Proven track record of creating successful fragrance products and understanding of industry standards for fragrance quality.

**Skills**:

- In-depth knowledge of hydro distillation processes, essential oil extraction, and the chemistry of agarwood essential oil.
- Expertise in perfume formulation, blending techniques, and evaluating fragrance performance.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to innovate in the fragrance creation process.
- Excellent attention to detail, with a keen sense of smell and an understanding of fragrance composition and evaluation.
- Proficiency in laboratory equipment, including distillat