Senior Bioanalytical Chemist , Analytical Chemistry, L’Oréal Research & Innovation

Senior Bioanalytical Chemist I, Analytical Chemistry, L’Oréal Research & Innovation

We are seeking a Senior Bioanalytical Chemist I to join our Analytical Chemistry team in our state‑of‑the‑art Clark, New Jersey research facility, supporting our Analytical Innovation & Expertise Pillar. We are looking for a talented scientist that is passionate about problem‑solving and investigating the chemistry behind our products, can use data to support conclusions and claims, and has a deep drive to ensure beauty products are held to the highest standards in quality and safety.

• Design and conduct research to develop, validate, and implement novel LC (UV & MS) and GC (MS & FID) analytical methods to quantify large and small molecules in different matrixes (biological, finished products, others)
• Develop sample preparation procedures for small and large molecule analysis (small molecules, peptides, proteins, lipids, biomarkers, metabolites)
• Perform general troubleshooting and maintenance for LC (UV & MS) and GC (MS & FID) based instrumentation
• Establish/manage the interaction with partner CROs
• Maintain awareness of consumer trends, as well as evolving capabilities in the analytical chemistry field, with emphasis on LC‑MS and GC‑MS techniques
• Identify innovation opportunity areas in the field of bioanalysis and create a plan to implement, bring those to life, and promote/communicate benefits with our business partners
• Represent the voice of the analytical department when engaged in product development activities
• Provide strategic leadership in support and execution of testing strategies across brands to meet project timelines
• Drive problem‑solving and provide technically sound recommendations
• Show ability to convey ideas, and design experiments to test them to confirm project technical feasibility
• Prioritize and coordinate stability testing and ensure data is accurate and reported to meet timelines
• Perform root cause analyses for non‑conformance events related to laboratory testing
• Maintain necessary documentation in accordance with policies and practices
• Remain current with ICH guidelines, GMPs, and regulations, as applicable
• Collect, process and interpret data accurately, derive conclusions based on sound science, and prepare technical reports to effectively communicate results and findings to key stakeholders (audience with and without scientific backgrounds)
• Collaborate closely with our brand partners in support of product development, to drive company strategy and initiatives to completion
• Adhere to written practices to ensure good quality, compliance, and safety
• Quickly adapt to changes, delays, unexpected events
• Manage multiple projects prioritizing the work to ensure on time delivery of results to meet critical project milestones
• Develop working relationships with cross‑functional teams, labs, and international colleagues to grow breadth and depth of expertise
• Actively participate in L’Oréal’s international analytical technical communities

• Education:
  
  A completed Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline is required. Advanced Degree (MS/PhD) preferred.
• Experience:
  
  1-3+ years (Advanced Degree)/4-7+ (Bachelor’s) years of relevant industry experience in analytical chemistry is required.
• Strong experience with LC/GC MS‑based systems (QTrap LC‑MS/MS, Orbitraps, Triple‑TOF LC‑MS/MS, GC‑MSD, GC x GC‑TOF, others).
• Strong experimental background and skills using LC (UV & MS) and GC (MS & FID) based instrumentation to solve challenging technical problems and to develop and validate novel methods for small and large molecules is a must.
• Proficient with SDS‑Page, fluorometric assays, ELISA, plate readers, others.
• Strong experimental design and data interpretation skills to support product development.
• Strong hands‑on experience in sample preparation techniques for small and large molecules.
• Experienced in troubleshooting assay or instrument (Sciex, Agilent, Thermo, Waters) issues and addressing bioanalytical challenges of complex assays by applying appropriate technology.
• Agility to learn, implement, and share new techniques (within & outside…