Senior Scientist II, Photoprotection Domain, L'Oréal Research & Innovation

Senior Scientist II, Photoprotection Application Domain, L'Oréal Research & Innovation – Clark, New Jersey

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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 3,500 L'Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people's lives.

Within L'Oréal R&I, the Application Domain team is where scientific discovery meets real‑world innovation. We are responsible for transforming breakthroughs in research and emerging consumer needs into pioneering prototypes that redefine what beauty can do. Operating at the forefront of hair, skin, and makeup science, our teams thrive in a dynamic, collaborative lab environment – working cross‑functionally and globally to bring the next generation of technologies seamlessly from upstream research to our Development Laboratories.

Our Photoprotection Application Domain is a unique and high‑impact research field, dedicated to discovering and advancing new technologies in sun care. This space demands a rare combination of expertise: deep knowledge of fundamental optics, UV‑skin‑formulation interactions, regulatory intelligence, and mastery of formulation science and process technology.

We are seeking a Senior Scientist II to join our Photoprotection Application Domain team at our Clark, New Jersey facility. In this role, you will serve as a Project Leader
, managing a worldwide scientific network, partnering with leading internal and external collaborators, and coordinating the project core team alongside critical supporting teams. You will drive the translation of cutting‑edge discoveries into the next generation of sun care technology – leading projects and teams toward successfully achieving key directives while remaining actively engaged in the lab to drive crucial formulation, analysis, and characterization.

• Lead as a Project Champion
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  Drive high‑impact research projects from conception to final delivery. Manage, coordinate, and align the project core team and cross‑functional supporting teams to successfully achieve strategic project directives.
• Coordinate Cross‑Functional Collaborations
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  Act as the central connector across borders and disciplines – engaging with fellow scientists, global R&I counterparts, academic institutions, and external partners to continuously expand our expertise and unlock new scientific possibilities.
• Oversee Research and Testing Strategies
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  Design, execute, and steer comprehensive research and testing strategies. Partner with global teams to ensure product robustness, scientific rigor, and the highest standards of quality and performance – overseeing the transition from lab bench to consumer reality.
• Translate Science into Business Impact
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  Synthesize complex research findings into clear, compelling insights to drive technology transfer to our Development Laboratories and inform L'Oréal's broader innovation pipeline.
• Maintain Hands‑on Lab Excellence
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  Perform laboratory work for complex analysis, characterization, and formulation. Integrate innovative raw materials and pioneering formulation strategies to set new benchmarks in photoprotection performance, sensoriality, and sustainability.
• Champion Scientific Curiosity &…