For more than hundred years, L’Oréal believes that beauty needs Science. In a world now transformed by digital technology and the emergence of new scientific domains, we are confident in our ability to turn these opportunities into major innovations, closely linked to the new consumer expectations all over the world. Science & Technology are allowing us to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives. 

L’Oréal Research & Innovation (R&I) has continuously invested upstream in its research with a high level of ambition. Our 4 100 L'Oréal R&I people are talented and highly skilled, located in major markets, working in a cooperative way, open to the world.

In the department of Hair Development, we are looking for a formulator in the hair care team. The objective of this position is to work on hair launch projects and quick innovation projects to supplement our products portfolios on market. 

Type of contract : Permanent 

Location :  Kanagawa, Japan 

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As a formulator, your main responsibilities are : 

• Help create and ensure the prompt availability of quality products for businesses that are safe and effective, suitable for mass production, and in line with the brand/category innovation strategy
• Ensure launch commitments are met with regard to lead times and costs.
• Ensure the quality, safety and performance of formulas 
• Integrate and develop innovative technologies that offer results the consumer can perceive
• Propose and develop formulas in line with the marketing policy and consumer expectations
• Officialise formulas in a prompt manner by coordinating and validating all development phases and providing updates on formula availability
• Provide monitoring (scientific, technological, patent, evaluation, etc.) and contribute to safeguarding L’Oréal intellectual property
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations within the laboratory
• Emphasise the value of technologies to businesses through strong product pitches; where necessary, help improve the relevance and conformity of communication on technical and regulatory matters in line with L’Oréal procedures and positioning

To succeed in this position, you have :

• Master in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related scientific discipline 
• 3-5 years of work experience in FMCG Hair or skin category or RM supplier
• Handles multiple projects simultaneously and can work under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and computer skills.
• Fluent in English (and ideally in Japanese) 
• Proactive thinking ability, problem-solving, and project management skills

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume in PDF.

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The L'Oréal Group is convinced that difference is a deep source of wealth, that allows everyone to grow, to challenge themselves and to go further. We strongly encourage everyone to always dare and never censor themselves. Skills can always be learnt. We will be delighted to exchange with you! 

To discover our scientific and technical functions at l'Oréal Research & Innovation, please check our career website : https://careers.loreal.com/en_US/content/ResearchInnovations?3_4_3=128