Senior Chemist II, Makeup Formulation Development

About the role

Join us at L’Oréal, the world's #1 beauty company, as a Senior Chemist II in Makeup Formulation Development. This role involves leading the creative and technical aspects of developing and commercializing disruptive face makeup products.

Responsibilities

• Design formulas and collaborate on packaging to explore the full potential of disruptive innovations.
• Recommend clinically efficacious active ingredients to meet product concepts and deliver targeted performance attributes.
• Leverage predictive formulation tools to design in-silico and in-vitro testing plans, identifying formula prototypes with agility and precision.
• Take full ownership of projects from initial conception through to post-market launch surveillance, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are met.
• Partner with Marketing, Packaging, Scale-up, Manufacturing, and Raw Material suppliers to identify technologies with high-value potential for cosmetic applications.
• Work closely with upstream Application Domain labs to ensure a smooth transition of new technologies into the development pipeline.
• Apply creativity to resolve issues during development and anticipate challenges that may arise during scale-up or manufacturing.
• Communicate and present new technologies and product performance to Marketing and R&I stakeholders at regular strategic meetings.
• Maintain a deep working knowledge of consumer need gaps, marketing trends, and the competitive patent landscape.
• Train and mentor junior chemists while overseeing a safe, orderly, and high-performing laboratory environment.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related sciences is required. A Master's or Ph.D. in a natural science or engineering is a plus.
• Experience: 5–7+ years of experience in cosmetics or makeup formulation development is required. Specific experience in face makeup development and hands-on formulation of emulsions is highly preferred. Experience with OTC regulations and formulating SPF/sun-care products is a significant plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency, initiative, and flexibility.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to apply and wear face makeup products daily (primer, foundation, concealer, setting spray, etc.) as part of the evaluation process.
• Creative "outside the box" thinker with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to be onsite, in the office as this is an essential function of the position (required).

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $90,200 - $128,500 (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 (up to 2 days 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