About Robertet
Founded in 1850 and headquartered in Grasse, France, Robertet is a global leader in natural raw materials and one of the world's most respected creators of fragrances, flavors, and active ingredients. With a presence in over 50 countries, Robertet combines innovation, sustainability, and scientific expertise to create unique sensory experiences for some of the world's leading brands.
At Robertet Middle East, based in Dubai, we serve customers across the Middle East region, providing tailored fragrance solutions through close collaboration between our local team and global experts.
Joining Robertet means becoming part of a company that values creativity, technical excellence, entrepreneurship, and passion for the world of scent.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented GC-MS Analyst to join our Dubai Creative Center. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Robertet Middle East, you will provide analytical support to our Fine Fragrance Division across the region.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of science and perfumery, collaborating closely with our Sales, Evaluation, and Laboratory teams in Dubai, as well as our GC-MS specialists and Perfumers in France. You will play a key role in fragrance analysis, reformulation, laboratory operations, and maintaining analytical excellence within our regional innovation center.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform fragrance analysis, interpretation, quantification, and reformulation using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).
- Process and interpret analytical data using chromatographic software and fragrance databases.
- Maintain an up-to-date library of market fragrances and natural raw materials.
- Ensure preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of GC-MS equipment.
- Support laboratory compliance with safety procedures and good laboratory practices.
- Collaborate closely with Perfumers, Fragrance Development teams, and GC-MS specialists in France.
- Prepare analytical reports and communicate findings effectively to internal stakeholders.
Skills & Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, or a related field.
- 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in GC-MS analysis within the fragrance, flavors, cosmetics, essential oils, or related industries.
- Knowledge of chromatographic techniques and analytical data interpretation.
- Familiarity with GC-MS software and analytical databases.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Good laboratory practices (GLP) and laboratory safety awareness.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Preferred
- Basic olfactory skills and the ability to recognize fragrance ingredients and odor profiles.
- Exposure to fragrance reformulation or raw material analysis.
- Knowledge of natural raw materials and essential oils.
- French language skills would be an advantage.
Why Join Robertet?
- Join a world-renowned fragrance house with over 175 years of heritage and innovation.
- Work alongside industry experts, perfumers, and analytical specialists across international teams.
- Gain exposure to a wide variety of fragrance categories and cutting-edge analytical techniques.
- Be part of a collaborative, multicultural, and entrepreneurial environment.
- Contribute directly to the development of fragrances for customers across the Middle East region.
If you are passionate about analytical chemistry, fragrances, and working in an international environment where science and creativity come together, we would love to hear from you.
