Chemist, Hair Care & Manageability Development, L'Oréal Research & Innovation - Clark, New Jersey 

Hello, we’re L’Oréal, we're not just building brands; we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it).

Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you've been searching for.

Who We Are

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 4,100 L'Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives.

As part of a new approach to globally streamline research within L’Oréal and foster a close-knit network of scientists worldwide across R&I, the Hair Care & Manageability Development Team is dedicated to transforming and developing new hair technology formulas, bringing them to life as innovative products for our consumers. This unique research field demands profound expertise in formulation processes and technology, a keen understanding of diverse consumer expectations across various markets, and a strong grasp of regulatory landscapes.

We are currently seeking a talented and innovative Chemist to join our Hair Care & Manageability Development Team at our Clark, New Jersey Research and Innovation facility. In this pivotal role, you will create novel formulas and textures, collaborate effectively with internal and external partners and fellow scientists, and ultimately bring these formulas to fruition as the next generation of blockbuster products for our hair care brands.

A Day in the Life:

• Product Development and Innovation: Develop innovative hair care products across diverse galenic forms, leveraging new ingredients to create unique textures and deliver exceptional efficacy, particularly for hair care and hair manageability applications. Refine formulas and perform product stability on all formulas. Resolve stability issues as needed. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional R&I teams, business stakeholders, and industrial partners to guarantee optimal formula design, timely project delivery with well-defined milestones, and adherence to rigorous quality standards in all aspects of product development, including safety, microbiology, and regulatory compliance.
• Research and Testing Strategy: Devise and implement comprehensive research and testing strategies, collaborating with a global network of engaged researchers to substantiate robust product quality and performance.

We Are Looking For: You’re a great match for this role if you are an innovator, entrepreneur, integrator, and problem-solver with a research-minded approach, eager to contribute to leading hair care brands.

• 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
• Knowledge of US hair market & requirements desirable
• 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) (required)
• The ability to be onsite, in the office/laboratory as this is an essential function of the position (required)
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis without the need for legal sponsorship now or in the future (required)

What’s In It For You

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference
• Base Salary Range: $65,400 - $91,500 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level) 
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (Up to 2 Days per week work from home for eligible roles, subject to manager approval)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning and Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & 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 in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just 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 the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.