Open Ego is a fragrance technology company that aims to bring ancient wisdom and modern science together to bring back the glory of fragrance heritage of India. The design studio works in digital and physical spaces and will have a wide range of opportunities to be creative and experiment. We are looking for people who are comfortable in a fast-paced setting, have a belongingness to the cultural heritage of India and willing to be part of our nation building efforts.

Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Research Chemist who shapes olfactory experiences. You will be embedded in delivery teams working alongside business enterprise leaders, product developers, brand teams, and client teams to design scents, formulations, and sensory experiences that are distinctive, wearable, and built to work in the real world.

Key Responsibilities

Note: If you do not have fragrance domain experience it is still ok, if there is experience in related areas.





Be an original works creator in Fragrance design or a related area where a good understanding of organic chemistry and molecular chemistry is critical. Ability to translate briefs into original fragrance concepts with a highly evolved olfactory taste. Knowledge of fragrance families, raw materials, and the historical evolution of perfumery, and able to deliver across multiple olfactory styles.
Deliver end-to-end fragrance design across client engagements: consumer research, scent mapping, accord development, formulation, and prototyping.
Apply a strong grounding in organic and molecular chemistry to understand raw material behaviour, structure-odour relationships, and formulation stability.
Develop high-fidelity fragrance mockups (mods) and sample batches using industry-standard tools and materials.
Conduct field research, consumer panels, and sensory evaluation before finalising a single output. Collaborate with chemists, evaluators, and production teams to ensure faithful translation of concepts into finished formulatio

📌 Research And Development Chemist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Open Ego
📍 Bengaluru