Chemist, Skincare Development Consumer Products Division, 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.

We are seeking a Chemist to join our Skincare Development team in our Clark, NJ facility for Research & Innovation. This role is responsible for creating, coordinating, and implementing innovative skincare product development programs to support our Consumer Product Division innovation strategies. In this role you will develop technically robust formulation solutions that adhere to safety, regulatory and quality best practices/requirements. You will initiate lab scale experimentation, evaluation, compatibility and stability studies to ensure smooth transition of innovative products through the product develop process culminating in transfer to manufacturing. This role requires the ability to work in a matrix reporting organization and function in a team consensus environment with both local R&I and International Teams.  

A Day in the Life:

• Develop new and robust skin care formulations correlating the relationship between ingredients and performance.
• Team-working collaboration in order to deliver on aggressive timelines with maximized operational efficiency and support.
• Be knowledgeable and consider the importance of processing, operating, and design factors that affect skin care formulations.
• Show creativity and resourcefulness to come up with solutions to issues, which may arise during product development and/or in anticipation to issues which may appear in pilot plant or manufacturing.
• Support brands post-launch animation including participation in lab events with external guest showcasing the formulation expertise and superiority of the brands

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.

• 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
• Experience in Skincare a plus. 
• 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 at least 4 days a week, 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)
• 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.