Chemist, Skincare Formulation Development, L'Oréal Research & Innovation

About the role

This role is responsible for creating, coordinating, and implementing innovative skincare product development programs to support L'Oréal's innovation strategies. You will develop technically robust formulation solutions that adhere to safety, regulatory, and quality best practices/requirements. You will also initiate lab-scale experimentation, evaluation, compatibility, and stability studies to ensure smooth transition of innovative products through the product development process, culminating in transfer to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and robust skin care formulations correlating the relationship between ingredients and performance.
• Team-working collaboration to deliver on aggressive timelines with maximized operational efficiency and support.
• 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 guests showcasing the formulation expertise and superiority of the brands.

Requirements

• 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.
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in formulation research, ideally in a personal care or cosmetic field.
• Proven experience in Research & Development, demonstrating a project-oriented mindset focused on delivering robust, innovative, and highly functional products.

Qualifications

• You’re a great match for this role if you are an innovator, entrepreneur, integrator, and problem-solver with a research-minded approach.
• 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).

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.
• Innovator: You challenge the status quo and strive for excellence.
• Entrepreneur: You take accountability for a project and of research with courage and transparency.
• Integrator: You foster cooperation for agility in projects and encourage communication across teams.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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