Senior Chemist , NYX Makeup Formulation Development, Research & Innovation

Overview

Senior Chemist I, NYX Makeup Formulation Development, L'Oréal Research & Innovation - Clark, New Jersey. As a Makeup Development Senior Chemist I for NYX, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that’s redefining beauty innovation. Reporting to the Makeup Development Director for NYX, you’ll work on exciting R&D projects across makeup categories—Face, Eye, and Lip—depending on the pipeline, while maintaining a safe and orderly lab environment.

• Innovative Product Development:
  • Develop and refine formulas for makeup products, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and quality standards.
  • Match shade benchmarks to create high-quality, on-trend products.
  • Stay updated on scientific literature, raw materials, and market trends to drive innovation.
• Project Management & Problem Solving:
  • Manage multiple projects with defined objectives and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery for product launches.
  • Anticipate and resolve challenges during development, including scale-up or manufacturing stages, offering creative solutions.
  • Proactively alert management to potential issues and propose innovative, actionable solutions to ensure project success.
• Collaboration & Compliance:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams within R&D, including Safety, Regulatory, and Microbiology, to ensure compliance and approvals.
  • Work closely with Marketing to align product expectations and share progress.
  • Partner with Operations to manage timelines and ensure smooth transitions from lab to production.
• Quality & Scale-Up Support:
  • Perform product stability tests and address any issues.
  • Ensure quality throughout the scale-up process by supporting the pilot team from a technical standpoint, anticipating challenges, and helping resolve them.
  • Maintain accurate records and follow quality procedures to ensure excellence.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related sciences. A Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Experience & Technical Acumen:
  • 3-5+ years of cosmetic makeup formulation development or related experience in a different industry is required.
  • Experience in surfactants, emulsions, and rheology is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience formulating emulsions and surfactant-focused products is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Formulation Expertise
  • Project Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Scientific Rigor
• Attributes:
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Good problem-solving and decision-making skills. Displays urgency, initiative, creativity, and flexibility.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Must be willing to apply and wear makeup daily.
  • Creative and self-motivated. Able to think "out of the box" and take extra steps to get the job done.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to be onsite in the office is an essential function of the position (required).
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future (required).

• A place to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential.
• Real responsibility from day 1, with opportunities to contribute from the start.
• An inclusive environment that values diversity and inclusion.
• Chance to contribute to brands with societal and environmental aims.
• Base Salary Range: $77,400 - $110,300.
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan).
• Hybrid Work Policy (up to 2 days per week remote for eligible roles, subject to manager approval).
• Flexible Time Off (holidays, vacation, volunteer time, etc.).
• Access to Company Perks (discounts, monthly mobile allowance).
• Learning and Development Opportunities (unlimited e-learnings, sessions, mentorship, & more).
• Employee Resource Groups and wellness programs.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.