Chemist, Skincare Formulation Development, L'Oréal Research & Innovation

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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 better place for everyone and 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 3,500 L’Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustworthy, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives.

We are seeking a Chemist to join our Skincare Development team in our Clark, NJ facility for Research & Innovation. This role is responsible for creating, coordinating, and implementing innovative skincare product development programs to support our innovation strategies. In this role you will develop technically robust formulation solutions that adhere to safety, regulatory and quality best practices/requirements. You will initiate lab scale experimentation, evaluation, compatibility, and stability studies to ensure smooth transition of innovative products through the product development process culminating in transfer to manufacturing.

This role requires the ability to work in a matrix reporting organization and function in a team consensus environment with both local R&I and International Teams.

• Develop new and robust skin care formulations correlating the relationship between ingredients and performance.
• Team‑working collaboration to deliver on aggressive timelines with maximized operational efficiency and support.
• Be knowledgeable and consider the importance of processing, operating, and design factors that affect skin care formulations.
• Show creativity and resourcefulness to come up with solutions to issues, which may arise during product development and/or in anticipation to issues which may appear in pilot plant or manufacturing.
• Support brands post‑launch animation including participation in lab events with external guest showcasing the formulation expertise and superiority of the brands.

You’re a great match for this role if you are an innovator, entrepreneur, integrator, and problem‑solver with a research‑minded approach.

• 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.
  • Experience in Skincare a plus.
  • 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 research with courage and transparency.
  • An Integrator:
    You foster cooperation for agility in projects and encourage communication across teams.
  • A Problem‑Solver:
    You demonstrate sound judgment and decision‑making which is supported by results, and which utilizes all expertise available.
  • Research‑Minded:
    You can dig into detailed analysis, measurement, and utilize the scientific method to support formulation efforts.
• The ability to lift 25 lbs (11.3 kg)…