Position Title: Senior Scientist I, Translational Discovery Advanced Research, L'Oréal Research & Innovation

Location: Clark, New Jersey

Department: Translational Discovery, Advanced Research

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: 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 Senior Scientist I to join our Translational Discovery Advanced Research Team in our state of the art Clark, New Jersey research facility. The Advanced Research Discovery domain within L’Oreal Research & Innovation is responsible for driving upstream scientific and clinical innovation programs, in order to deliver new technologies with strong proven efficacy. The team has been playing a pivotal role in global Research & Innovation group. We build strong international research partnership and collaborations, scout for new technologies in modern cosmetic/health sciences/Medical aesthetics fields, deliver proof-of-concept for new technology innovations (active ingredients, devices, etc.), and work closely with our research partners and key opinion leaders to transform upstream technologies into consumer product opportunities.

As a Senior Scientist I in our Translational Discovery Advanced Research team, your main responsibilities are:

• Lead the design, laboratory execution and analysis of experiments designed to develop next generation cosmetic concepts
• Identify and implement new technologies of interest, design relevant cell and tissue assays for in vitro proof of concept and identification of key mechanism of action
• Maintain detailed and accurate records, and author and review study protocols, technical reports, presentations and publications
• Cross functional communication and collaboration within the Advanced Research team and across other departments at L’Oreal

To Succeed in this Position, You Have:

• A completed Ph.D. degree in in cell or molecular biology, bioengineering, biochemistry, physiology or related discipline is required
• 0-3 years of post-PhD experience including biotech, pharma or postdoctoral fellowship experience is required
• Working knowledge in primary cell culture, including but not limited to stem cells, epidermal, dermal, muscle, adipocytes, immune cells, and endothelial cells
• Immunological cellular or molecular biology assay development is beneficial
• Experience in flow cytometry and marker panel development is a must
• Experience with datasets derived from different omics platforms such as epigenomic, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, lipidomics and metagenomics is a must
• Knowledge in the area of skin biology, tissue regeneration, inflammatory, senescence, cellular metabolic, endocrine pathways and pathology of common dermatoses 
• Familiar with next generation sequencing techniques such as RNA sequencing, single-cell omics, spatial transcriptomics and epigenetics. Experience in working with Python or R is desired
• Experience with tissue engineering techniques is beneficial
• Expert in biological model and assay development, aseptic techniques and biochemical assays including but not limited to ELISA/Luminex, Western blot, qPCR, and imaging techniques such as IHC & IF
• Demonstrated excellence in planning, executing and analyzing experiments
• Able to troubleshoot and solve challenging problems
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Passionate about cosmetic product discovery, flexible team player and comfortable in fast paced environment
• Prior experience in handling human tissues is a plus
• Prior experience of skin research is a plus
• Prior experience with lab on chip research (design and implement automated systems & microfluidics experience) is a plus
• Experience in various analytical instruments such as SEM, TEM, HPLC, FTIR, DLS and TLC is a plus
• The ability to be onsite, in the office as this is an essential function of the position (required)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future. 

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 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
• Corporate Short-Term Incentives (Corporate Profit-Sharing Bonus, Individual Performance Bonuses based on level)
• Competitive Benefit 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)
• Learning & 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 do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other’s health & safety in mind.