Chemist, Hair Care & Manageability Development, Research & Innovation

Chemist, Hair Care & Manageability Development, L'Oréal Research & Innovation - Clark, New Jersey

Hello, we’re L’Oréal, we're not just building brands; we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it).

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Join us at L’Oréal, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming; fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

At L’Oréal Research & Innovation we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech. We invest heavily in cutting-edge research, leveraging advanced technologies to understand skin, hair, and microbiome, while discovering new active ingredients and launching outperforming formulas. Our 4,100 L'Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives.

As part of a new approach to globally streamline research within L’Oréal and foster a close-knit network of scientists worldwide across R&I, the Hair Care & Manageability Development Team is dedicated to transforming and developing new hair technology formulas, bringing them to life as innovative products for our consumers. This unique research field demands profound expertise in formulation processes and technology, a keen understanding of diverse consumer expectations across various markets, and a strong grasp of regulatory landscapes.

We are currently seeking a talented and innovative Chemist to join our Hair Care & Manageability Development Team at our Clark, New Jersey Research and Innovation facility. In this pivotal role, you will create novel formulas and textures, collaborate effectively with internal and external partners and fellow scientists, and ultimately bring these formulas to fruition as the next generation of blockbuster products for our hair care brands.

• Product Development and Innovation:
  Develop innovative hair care products across diverse galenic forms, leveraging new ingredients to create unique textures and deliver exceptional efficacy, particularly for hair care and hair manageability applications. Refine formulas and perform product stability on all formulas. Resolve stability issues as needed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate closely with cross-functional R&I teams, business stakeholders, and industrial partners to guarantee optimal formula design, timely project delivery with well-defined milestones, and adherence to rigorous quality standards in all aspects of product development, including safety, microbiology, and regulatory compliance.
• Research and Testing Strategy:
  Devise and implement comprehensive research and testing strategies, collaborating with a global network of engaged researchers to substantiate robust product quality and performance.

We Are Looking For:
You’re a great match for this role if you are an innovator, entrepreneur, integrator, and problem-solver with a research-minded approach, eager to contribute to leading hair care brands.

• Education:
  
  A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Data Science, or a related scientific/engineering discipline is required. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience:
  
  1-3 years of hands‑on experience in formulation research, ideally in a personal care or cosmetic field
• Knowledge of US hair market & requirements desirable
• Proven experience in Research & Development, demonstrating a project‑oriented mindset focused on delivering robust, innovative, and highly functional products.
• Skills & Attributes:
  Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects concurrently, and foster collaborative relationships with diverse teams. Desire to learn and integrate market trends and consumer insights, enabling the development of strategic and relevant formulation approaches. An Innovator:
  You challenge the status quo and strive for excellence. An Entrepreneur:
  You take accountability for a project and of…