Senior Scientist I, Cleansing & Hygiene Application Domain, 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 currently seeking a talented and innovative Senior Scientist I to join our Cleansing & Hygiene Application Domain Team at our Clark, New Jersey Research and Innovation facility. The function is responsible for developing formulations, novel formats, and product design prototypes that will give a superior cleansing experience for consumers. In partnership with other domains such as Invention & Discovery Domains, and Product Development Domains, test concepts and prototypes. As a worldwide organization, the Cleansing & Hygiene Application Domain operates in a multi-polar, dynamic global ecosystem, and L’Oréal USA is embedded in various strategic projects and leads many of them. A key measure of success for the Domain is to create high-performing formulations & prototypes protected by strong, strategic, and holistic intellectual property & that meets the group vision for a sustainable future. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this position requires high technical skills and a strong attitude for working in multi-expertise, multi-cultural teams with agility. This highly technical position will require continuous learning & in-depth working knowledge of Material Sciences, Chemistry & experience with problem definition & experimental design/execution. This key technical position will allow one to express oneself within the entrepreneurial culture of the L’Oréal group and be part of creating the beauty of the future.

A Day in the Life:

• Translate consumer needs into technical problem statements, identify knowledge-driven technologies to address the beauty aspirations/needs to deliver various consumer-perceivable benefits for cleansing.
• Design and conduct experiments individually, as well as with a team, to validate hypotheses and performance targets. Communicate results with clarity & recommendations in oral & written formats to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Interact with various groups such as Domains of Invention, Discovery Domain and Development Domain, Safety, Regulatory and Claims (SRC), to ensure new materials and composites are meeting the needs of the broader priorities.
• Maintain a healthy external focus on new technology developments and Conduct literature searches, IP landscaping as needed by oneself and through partnership with the IP and legal departments to ensure that the latest technologies are explored for relevant applications in creative ways and we create a competitive advantage
• Participate, lead and or generate new knowledge through discussions on scientific knowledge on cleansing such as surfactant, thickener, and biological actives, new technologies and formulations and contribute to strengthening the overall knowledge of the field.

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 cleansing & make up remover  brands.

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Data Science, or a related scientific/engineering discipline is required. A Master's or PhD is a preferred
• Experience: 0-2 years (PhD/3-5 years (BS/MS) of hands-on experience in formulation research, ideally in a personal care or cosmetic field
• Experience with material chemistry or physical chemistry in cosmetics/personal care/ chemical industries is a plus
• Demonstrated skills in analyzing, reporting and documenting information with attention to detail
• 1-3 Years of cosmetic/personal care or related industry experience is preferred
• Knowledge of consumer trends as they relate to the Product Category preferred
• 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: $77,400 - $110,300 (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.