Senior Scientist I, Professional Skin Management, Application Domain

Job Title: Senior Scientist I, Professional Skin Management, Application Domain, L'Oreal Research & Innovation

Location: Clark, NJ - 30 Terminal Ave.

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Who We Are

Join us at L'Oreal, 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'Oreal 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'Oreal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people's lives.

A Day in the Life as a Senior Scientist I in the Professional Skin Management Application Domain, you are a key technical lead and a proactive contributor within the Domain of Application (DA). You will take ownership of the technical aspects of your projects, identifying innovative raw materials and leveraging advanced formulation skills to own and lead the technical development of high-performance peri-procedure or procedure-mimic skincare. Your expertise and rigor are essential in formulating for active stability and delivery systems, ensuring technical solutions solve complex formulation challenges. You will collaborate closely with upstream Advanced Research, downstream Development and transversal teams, ensuring project quality and seamless technology transfer. This position reports to the AVP of the Professional Skin Management Application Domain.

• Formulation & Technical Ownership: Develop and optimize professional skin formulations, taking full ownership of the technical approach. You will identify suitable raw materials and technologies to solve specific formulation challenges.
• Active Stability & Delivery: Apply advanced cosmetic technology knowledge to ensure the stability of high-potency actives and optimize their delivery into the skin for maximum clinical efficacy.
• Skin Biology Integration: Leverage a strong understanding of skin biology and ingredient chemistry to propose experimental plans that align with professional skin management needs.
• Collaborative Partnership: Act as a technical bridge between innovation partners, working effectively with cross-functional groups (, EI, PD/Pilot, SRCM, DIPI, Analytical etc.) to deliver results within the project frame.
• Digital Transformation: Utilize digital tools, data-driven methodologies, and Design of Experiments (DoE) to accelerate formulation development and predictive modeling.

We Are Looking For:

• Education: A Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Surface and Interface Science, Physical Chemistry, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering is required.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience (PhD) or 3-6+ years (Master's/Bachelor's) in skin formulation development.
• Technical Expertise: Strong expertise in cosmetic formulation. Good knowledge of skin biology and active ingredients. Experience in formulating for active stability and delivery systems is preferred.
• Applied Research Mindset: Proven ability to identify technical solutions for complex problems. Demonstrates strong ownership and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Digital Proficiency: Experience using digital tools and data-driven methodologies (e.g., DoE, predictive modeling) to accelerate innovation is preferred.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and navigate a matrix organization effectively.
• Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical data to both technical and non-technical global audiences.
• The ability to be onsite in the office, as this is an essential function of the position (required).
• The ability to lift 35 lbs (15.8 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

• 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)
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (Up to 2 Days per week 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'Oreal'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'Oreal, 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!

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