fragrance chemist
Fragrance chemists develop and improve fragrance chemicals by formulating, testing and analysing fragrances and their ingredients so that the end product meets the expectations and the needs of customers.
Also called: fragrance product developer, fragrancer, development engineer formulation chemist, flavorist, perfume formulator, fragrance development chemist, formulator of perfume products, fragrance developer
- 19
- essential skills
- 17
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2113
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- biochemical engineer5 skills in common
- chemical engineering technician5 skills in common
- chemical processing plant controller5 skills in common
- chemistry technician4 skills in common
Essential skills
19- analytical chemistry
- assess the feasibility of implementing developments
- calibrate laboratory equipment
- check quality of raw materials
- cosmetics industry
- create fragrances formulae
- decide on fragrance titles
- define technical requirements
- document analysis results
- good manufacturing practices
- manage chemical testing procedures
- prepare chemical samples
- research fragrances
- run laboratory simulations
- test chemical samples
- test fragrances against customer satisfaction
- translate formulae into processes
- use chemical analysis equipment
- write specifications
Optional skills
17- advise on fragrances
- biological chemistry
- botany
- chemical preservation
- cleaning products
- communicate with external laboratories
- control production
- develop new food products
- food allergies
- food flavourings
- food product ingredients
- gas chromatography
- molecular biology
- negotiate supplier arrangements
- olfaction
- oversee quality control
- perform calorimeter operation
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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