JERZINA MCCLENDON
West Orange,NJ
Summary
Fragrance Chemist with a strong track record of enhancing lab efficiency by 20% and reducing product returns by 20%. Expertise in fragrance formulation, stability testing, and analytical techniques underpins collaboration with R&D teams on high-quality fragrance projects. Known for a strategic approach that accelerates project decision-making and ensures compliance with quality standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Application Lab Technician II
Mane USA
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted stability, compatibility, and performance testing to validate formula robustness and support timely project decision-making.
- Improved sample turnaround speed by 15% through streamlined batching workflows and proactive inventory management.
- Supported perfumers and evaluators by preparing, batching, and modifying 300+ fragrance samples across fine fragrance, personal care, and home care categories.
- Incorporated finished fragrance oils into personal care, home care, and laundry bases for evaluation and performance testing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline client submissions, reformulations, and fragrance matching projects.
- Maintained and calibrated lab equipment to uphold Mane’s global quality and safety standards.
Sample Lab Team Leader
Ascent Aromatics
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Executed 200+ stability and analytical tests using GC, LC, and thermal analysis to ensure product performance and compliance.
- Led formulation and compounding for 50+ fragrance-driven personal care and home care products.
- Streamlined lab workflow and maintained equipment, resulting in 20% increase in efficiency.
- Collaborated with perfumers, evaluators, and R&D on 30+ development projects, enhancing both creative concepts and technical execution.
- Authored and maintained 10+ SOPs, ensuring safety, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
Application Chemist
Taskago
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Processed 500+ fragrance samples, improving testing accuracy and reducing product returns by 20%.
- Enhanced data integrity with LIMS and OpenLab, improving accuracy and reducing turnaround times.
- Presented technical findings to internal teams, contributing to a 10% increase in project approvals.
- Increased inventory cost efficiency by 15% through strategic purchasing and management of consumables.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology and English
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJSkills
- Fragrance Formulation
- Stability Testing
- GC/LC
- Analytical Chemistry
- Wet Chemistry
- QA/QC
- SOP Development
- Product Development
- Data Interpretation
- Collaboration
- Lab Management
- LIMS
- OpenLab
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
- Samtrack
- Smartriever
- GPMS
- Spectroscopy
Technical Tools
- LIMS
- OpenLab
- Samtrack
- Smartriever
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
- GPMS
Timeline
Application Lab Technician II
Mane USA
01.2024 - Current
Sample Lab Team Leader
Ascent Aromatics
01.2018 - 12.2023
Application Chemist
Taskago
01.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology and English
Montclair State University