Environmental Olfactometry Specialist

Environmental Olfactometry Specialist Location: Stillwater, MN Work Setting: Onsite Salary: $33.65–$50.48/hr. Schedule: Full-time, typically 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

About the Role A growing environmental testing and consulting organization is looking for an Environmental Olfactometry Specialist to take ownership of its environmental olfactometry operations.

This is a highly technical position that combines environmental science, air quality, odor assessment, sensory science, laboratory testing, data analysis and client communication.

You will manage the day-to-day process for environmental samples, work closely with the laboratory team, ensure testing follows established standards and help clients understand their results.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily environmental olfactometry laboratory operations.
• Conduct and support dynamic dilution olfactometry testing.
• Prepare odor samples and calibrate testing equipment.
• Analyze odor thresholds, intensity and characterization data.
• Plan and oversee sensory panel testing.
• Monitor testing consistency and assessor performance.
• Maintain ASTM, CEN, ISO and QA/QC requirements.
• Support ISO 17025 laboratory practices and audits.
• Troubleshoot equipment, testing and data inconsistencies.
• Review environmental testing protocols.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding samples, results and chain-of-custody questions.
• Explain technical reports and findings in a clear, client-friendly manner.
• Serve as a technical/account lead for environmental clients.
• Support R&D involving odor and sensory testing methods.

What We’re Looking For

• Approximately 5+ years of experience in air quality, environmental consulting, environmental monitoring, odor assessment, sensory science or a related technical field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Sensory Science or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Experience with environmental sampling, air quality, odor assessment or sensory testing.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and making decisions.
• Professional, mature and solution-oriented when unexpected issues arise.

Olfactometry experience is highly valued, but it is not the only path into the role. Strong environmental/air-quality professionals and sensory scientists with meaningful odor experience may also be a strong fit.

Why Join This Team This is an opportunity to take ownership of a specialized technical function within a small, highly collaborative organization. You’ll have meaningful interaction with clients, direct influence over data quality and testing processes, and the opportunity to become deeply involved in a niche area of environmental and sensory science.

The role also offers long-term professional development, international networking opportunities and potential advancement into Lab Manager or Lab Director responsibilities.

Looking forward to your application!