Senior Scientist - Analytical Testing

Description

This position is for a Senior Scientist to join our R&D Special Analytical Services (SAS) team in Melville, NY. This role entails:

• Leading analytical testing and characterization of active ingredients, raw materials, packaging components, intermediates, and finished products across our global cosmetics, skincare, and haircare portfolio.
• Help troubleshoot critical formulation and manufacturing issues as well as, develop and validate new analytical methods.
• Manage multiple projects, interpreting results, and communicating findings to stakeholders;
• Work with minimal supervision, to deliver high-quality analytical data that supports product safety, quality, performance, and regulatory compliance, while partnering with formulation and packaging teams to troubleshoot challenges and drive innovation throughout product development and production.

Qualifications

• PhD Degree in Chemistry or related Field
• 5 Years of experience
• Travel
• Strong technical expertise in analytical and physical chemistry methods and instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC).
• Proficiency in Mass Spectrometry is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Rheology and Microscopy preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex analytical data, identify trends, deviations, or critical issues, and communicate findings or escalate as appropriate.
• Demonstrates capability to manage multiple analytical projects simultaneously, effectively prioritize tasks, and deliver results within established timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical results and key insights to senior management and cross-functional partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong independent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.
• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including R&D SAS, formulation scientists, QA/Regulatory, and manufacturing.
• Commitment to staying current with emerging analytical technologies, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines, and proactively recommending improvements to laboratory capabilities and workflows.
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and related quality systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,350.00 to $112,500.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
• Wellness and family support programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid leave programs
• Education-related programs
• Paid holidays and vacation time

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Estée Lauder Companies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.