Senior Scientist I, Hair Care & Style Application Domain, L'Oreal Research & Innovation - Clark, New Jersey

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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 Senior Scientist I to join in the Hair Care & Style Application Domain, you’ll report to the AVP of the Hair Care & Style Application Domain and work within a dynamic team of eight. You’ll be collaborating with global leads and cross-functional teams like Advanced Research and Hair Care & Style Formulation Development. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in hair care science while driving advancements in green-driven formulation and hair fiber science.

A Day in the Life:

• Formulation Expertise: Develop and optimize hair care & style formulations, leveraging your knowledge of ingredient chemistry and hair fiber science. 
• Innovation & Sustainability: Drive green-driven formulation initiatives, contributing to L’Oréal’s sustainability goals. 
• Collaboration: Partner with Advanced Research and Hair Care & Style Formulation Development teams to ensure project quality and risk management. 
• Planning & Execution: Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables to meet objectives effectively. 
• Project Management: Manage projects within the Hair Care & Style Application Domain, ensuring alignment with global strategies. 
• Digital Innovation & Transformation: Leverage digital tools, data-driven methodologies, and predictive modeling to accelerate formulation

We Are Looking For:

• Education: A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a scientific field (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science) or engineering (e.g., Chemical, Materials, Biomedical) is required. 
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience (PhD) or 5-7 years (Bachelor’s/Master’s) in a relevant field.
• Expertise in hair care formulation (preferred) and hair fiber science (preferred)
• Experience in digital tools and data-driven methodologies to accelerate formulation preferred (ex: proficiency in Design of Experiments (DoE) and predictive modeling)
• Proficiency in chemistry of formulas, project planning management, and green-driven formulation. 
• Project Management & Organization: Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects concurrently, and effectively navigate a matrix organization.
• Communication & Presentation Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex technical information to large groups of professionals.
• Global Collaboration & Communication: Experience working in international, multi-disciplinary environments with global teams, and excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) for diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical.
• Strategic Thinking & Creativity: A strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to think "outside the box" and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• The ability to be onsite, in the office as this is an essential function of the position (required)
• The ability to lift 25 lbs (11.3 kg) (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
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• 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) 
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 days in Office, up to 2 days Work From Home)
• 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.