Associate Scientist, Skincare

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including:
Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M
· A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Responsible for supporting the development of new skincare products and improvements to existing formulations. Executes laboratory work streams for projects of moderate complexity, generating accurate data and supporting timely product delivery. Works under guidance while building foundational expertise in formulation science and product development.

• Executes formulation development and testing activities for assigned projects with increasing independence
• Supports end-to-end development lifecycle from prototype through first production under guidance
• Generates, analyzes, and documents experimental data to inform formulation decisions
• Collaborates across R&D, QA, Manufacturing, and Product Development to support project execution
• Begins identifying technical risks and opportunities; escalates with proposed solutions
• Builds foundational expertise in raw materials, formulation principles, and product performance

• 0-2 years of experience
• BS degree in relevant scientific field, chemistry preferred
• Required knowledge of Word and Excel. Email (Outlook preferred). Knowledge of R&D System preferred (but not required).
• Ability to work in the lab and manufacturing environments. Standing at lab bench, wearing required PPE, comfortable working around equipment including mixers, homogenizers, hot water baths, etc., and cosmetic raw materials.
• The formulator should be able to evaluate skin care products on hand & face.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $66,300.00 to $93,250.00
. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program as well as participation in the share incentive plan. In addition,

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for over achievement based on performance and company results. In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others.

Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other…