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Kenvue

Scientist, Research & Development

Summit, NJ · On-site

The Scientist Skin Health & Beauty R&D will support the product development of new skincare products and the maintenance of existing products within the Facial moisture category regionally and ...

Kenvue

Scientist, Research & Development

Summit, NJ · Hybrid

The Scientist Skin Health & Beauty R&D will support the product development of new skincare products and the maintenance of existing products within the Facial moisture category regionally and ...

Kenvue

Scientist, Research & Development

Chatham, NJ · Hybrid

The Scientist Skin Health & Beauty R&D will support the product development of new skincare products and the maintenance of existing products within the Facial moisture category regionally and ...

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Scientist, Research & Development

Kenvue

Summit, NJ • On-site

Full-time

PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Kenvue rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

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Job description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
Scientist, Research & Development
What we do
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.
Who We Are
Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here.
Role reports to:
Associate Director, Face Moisture R&D
Location:
North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit
Work Location:
Hybrid
What you will do
What you will do
Kenvue is recruiting for a Scientist Skin Health & Beauty R&D, located in Summit, NJ.
The Scientist Skin Health & Beauty R&D will support the product development of new skincare products and the maintenance of existing products within the Facial moisture category regionally and globally. They will work closely with their manager and team to understand how to build and improve the Facial moisture pipeline. They will also partner closely with cross-functional teams to assess technical risks, proactively resolve challenges, and ensure products effectively address consumer and healthcare professional needs and achieve successful launches. Responsibilities include hands-on formulation prototype development, preparing laboratory batching, staging prototype samples for informal stability, product aesthetics evaluation, project meeting attendance and updates, maintain accurate technical documentation, prepare technical reports, and support compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication skills together with the ability to manage complexity are must-have prerequisites.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop facial moisture formulations and execute project deliverables for regional and global initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional partners to support project timelines and milestones.
  • Formulate new products that incorporate consumer insights and align with facial moisture brand strategies and innovation pipelines under the guidance of a manager.
  • Design and execute laboratory experiments, including formulation development, batching, stability testing, and data analysis.
  • Provide technical support across the product lifecycle, including commercialization activities, product maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Identify technical challenges and project risks, evaluate potential solutions, and support data-driven decision-making to advance project objectives.
  • Partner with Technical Operations and manufacturing teams to support process development activities, including process parameter evaluation and manufacturing scale-up.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members to support the successful execution of project deliverables and product launches.
  • Manage and prioritize assigned project activities, communicate progress, and escalate potential risks or issues as needed.
  • Maintain accurate, organized, and complete records of experimental data, project documentation, and development activities.
  • Prepare and contribute to technical documentation, including development reports, specifications, presentations, and patent-related materials.
  • Follow established standards and practices (e.g., GDP, GLP, GMP) and support compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience OR a master's degree with 0-1 years of experience is required. A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Pharmacy, Material Science or other science or engineering discipline is preferred.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment while being an individual contributor is required.
  • Technical writing skills that facilitate the creation of documents that are complete & accurate are required.
  • MS Office (Word and Excel) proficiency, excellent oral and written communication skills are required-
  • Effective presentations skills that are used to communicate clearly & informatively are required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience within the consumer-packaged goods industry.
  • Experience developing leave-on and rinse-off applications across skin care, hair care, baby care, and oral care and/or deodorant products.
  • Good technical foundation of formulated products including emulsions, surfactants, suspensions, structured liquids, and/or an understanding of material chemistry.
  • Experience collaborating with external partners, manufacturing vendors, and raw material suppliers.
  • Familiarity with cGMP and other regulatory requirements is helpful

Other:
  • Must be proficient in the English language.
  • This position is based Summit, NJ, and requires up to 10% domestic and international travel.

What's in it for you
Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:
$82.025,00 - $115.800,00
This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
  • Competitive Benefit Package*
  • Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
  • Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Kenvuer Impact Networks
  • This list could vary based on location/region

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.

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