<p>Apply</p> <p>Job Type</p> <p>Full-time</p> <p>Description</p> <p>Lebermuth Company is currently looking for a Creative Lab Compounder to join our laboratory team. Lebermuth Company, a family-owned leader in the fragrance and flavor industry, has been blending tradition with innovation for over a century. Specializing in essential oils, fragrances, and flavors, Lebermuth is dedicated to quality and integrity. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our personal touch, sustainable practices, and customer-centric approach.</p> <p>Summary:</p> <p>As the Creative Lab Compounder, you are responsible for preparing samples for product development, formulation studies, and process reviews, ensuring the work is accurate, complete, and on-time. You will play a key role in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting the overall goals of the Creative Lab.</p> <p>Essential Duties & Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Utilizes the appropriate equipment (i.e., scales, heat baths, spinners) to measure, weigh and mix chemicals/ingredients in the proper manner and sequence to ensure fragrance/flavor samples align with formula specifications. </li><li>Retrieves ingredients and prepares samples for odor evaluation and fragrance applications testing to ensure desired results are achieved. </li><li>Observes raw materials and mixtures, both in odor and physical appearance, to ensure the quality and integrity of the product is intact. </li><li>Reports on issues identified during product development to management to avoid delays in production. </li><li>Monitors supply levels of raw materials and inform the Senior Creative Lab Compounder when the lab is low on supplies to ensure products are reordered, stocked, stored, and labeled properly. </li><li>Assists perfumers and the sample room with the pouring and filtering of oils to support the team and guarantee timely fulfillment of customer orders. </li><li>Updates sample room inventory by adding or adjusting quantities and assists with locating missing components for production, when requested, to ensure appropriate materials are on-hand to meet customer requests. </li><li>Follows relevant operating procedures, including equipment maintenance and proper disposal of waste materials, to ensure the lab adheres to quality and safety regulations. </li><li>Promotes a safe food culture by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, assisting with cleaning and sanitation throughout the laboratory environment, and accurately completing Lebermuth required paperwork (i.e., equipment logs, regulatory documentation) to ensure the safe production and shipment of quality food products. </li><li>Participates in continuous improvement initiatives and collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance lab processes and achieve operational excellence. </li><li>Engage in regular feedback sessions and team meetings to share insights, discuss challenges, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions. </li><li>The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. </li></ul> <p>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Education: High School Diploma or GED required</p> <p>Experience: 1+ years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience from comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.</p> <p>Certifications: N/A</p> <p>Functional Skills: Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, dosages, proportions, and volume. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization is sometimes limited. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written or oral form. Interested in precision work; exhibits attention to detail. Organized in performing work and effective at documentation. Effective listening and problem-solving skills. Ability to exercise sound and accurate judgment. Ability to prioritize and plan work activities without explicit direction on each task.</p> <p>Technology Aptitude/Skills: Basic knowledge of computer and keyboard functions. Working knowledge of manufacturing, inventory control and order processing software.</p> <p>Language Skills: Ability to communicate and receive information in both verbal and written formats. Ability to give and receive feedback in a professional manner. Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and chemical hazard information and safety procedures. Ability to write professional correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.</p> <p>Leadership/Behavior Skills: Self-motivated to stay focused on quality and output goals; strong work ethic and values, sound judgement, dependable, focused on the customer and processes; high level of accuracy and attention to detail with the flexibility to move to priorities throughout the operation areas, following all Safety requirements.</p> <p>Culture Match Behaviors: Enjoys and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with a huge drive to create an impact while also being an effective listener, respectful problem-solver and a collaborative continuous learning team member.</p> <p>Physical and Sensory Demands / Environmental Conditions / Equipment Used:</p> <ul> <li>This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, electronic devices, photocopiers, filing systems/cabinets and fax machines. </li><li>Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen occasionally </li><li>Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow occasionally </li><li>Cognitive and reasoning ability to read, review and interpret work orders or processes on a frequent basis </li><li>Ability to read and respond due to nature of the work on a frequent basis </li><li>Ability to talk and communicate with others via phone, in-person, and/or computer frequently </li><li>Ability to listen to others, problem-solve, and respond frequently </li><li>Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, squat, twist, push, pull, and carry items frequently </li><li>Ability to lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, throughout a scheduled workday. </li><li>Ability to handle raw materials, including essential oils, flavor and fragrance components/chemicals daily </li><li>Ability to use vision on a daily/frequent basis for close, distant, peripheral, depth and color recognition, with the ability to adjust focus </li><li>The employee is required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, as required. </li><li>The work schedule is generally 8-5pm but may vary week-to-week to ensure business and customer needs are met. </li></ul> <p>Lebermuth Benefits/Perks:</p> <p>As a valued member of Lebermuth Company, employees are provided with a range of benefits and perks that reflect our commitment to their well-being and professional growth. Our comprehensive health plans ensure that employees and their families are well cared for, while our retirement savings options support long-term financial security. We offer generous paid time off policies to encourage work-life balance and provide opportunities for continuous learning and development through workshops, training sessions, and educational support.</p> <p>Lebermuth takes pride in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, where every team member's contribution is valued. Our high-performance atmosphere is driven by innovation and excellence, ensuring that our employees are constantly motivated and empowered to reach their fullest potential. Join us and experience the holistic benefits and perks that come with being part of a company dedicated to excellence and innovation.</p>