For L'Oréal, beauty is above all a scientific adventure…

This conviction is reflected in the central role of its Research & Innovation (R&I), which deploys its teams around the world to imagine and create the products of tomorrow. The Research and Innovation teams, whose number has increased eight-fold in 20 years, constantly strive to be at the forefront of scientific advances, working in collaboration with the world's leading experts in each field.  The results of their work are subject each year to several hundred patent applications and give rise to thousands of formulas. Research and Innovation is today more than 3,800 researchers in thirty disciplines, from basic to applied research, through product development.

Sr. Research Scientist-Applied Research Skincare, Clark, NJ     

What We'll do together...

As a Sr. Scientist in our Applied Research Skincare Labs, you will develop new technology that will deliver immediate, radical long lasting results on skin such as skin tone, eye bags or wrinkles. You'll work in an international, team-oriented environment that will include Applied Research, Advanced Research, and Development teams in France, Japan and the US!

 What Your day will look like...

• Define/Build technology to dramatically improve skin tone, wrinkles and eye bags by exploring potentiality of new materials and formulating around them.
• Develop in vitro test to characterize these technologies.

• Work closely with Innovative Raw Materials Department and suppliers to identify new raw materials and new technology with potential benefits for these skin applications.
• Implement a patent strategy that will safeguard the formula and technology invented.
• Create marketing concept for the new product with the support of claims and consumer test results.
• Work closely with development labs to ensure smooth transition of new products and technologies.
• Communicate and present the technology and new products to marketing and colleagues at different geographic locations and different categories within the company.
• Maintain good knowledge of competitor’s patent environments and close awareness of consumer need gap and marketing trends.
• Manage external collaborations.

What You'll need...
 

• Ph.D. in polymer sciences turned towards application, polymer synthesis, (Bio) material Science, surface and interface science, physical chemistry, chemistry, pharmaceutical science.
• Preferably with 1-2 years of post-graduate experience in biomedical /dermatological /cosmetic industries or industrial setting such as wound dressing/ paints/ coating.
• A demonstrated ability to lead and direct projects is expected. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US on an on-going basis.

If you have a Solid Scientific Background with the ability to think outside the box…If you are keen on various skin care and cosmetic product attributes…If you have experience navigating through varying priorities while handling multiple projects simultaneously and you are Creative and Self-motivated to independently Drive Projects forward…The Applied Research Team wants YOU!!

   

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