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SV Labs Corporation

Formulation Chemist

Watsonville, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

... skincare, haircare, body care and laundry, dish, and surface cleansers. Working in a fast-paced ... CLASSIFICATION This is a full-time exempt role. Your primary office location will be the Company ...

SV Labs Corporation

Formulation Chemist

Watsonville, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

... skincare, haircare, body care and laundry, dish, and surface cleansers. Working in a fast-paced ... CLASSIFICATION This is a full-time exempt role. Your primary office location will be the Company ...

Octagon Talent

Senior Chemist

Miami, FL

$62K/yr

... formulation and collaborative customer-facing work. Responsibilities * Develop innovative skincare ... Work Environment This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position based in Miami, FL. The role ...

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e.l.f. Beauty

Sr. Chemist, rhode

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$105K - $140K/yr

... skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ... Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development ...

e.l.f. Beauty

Sr. Chemist, rhode

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$105K - $140K/yr

... skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ... Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development ...

e.l.f. Beauty

Sr. Chemist, rhode

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$105K - $140K/yr

... skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ... Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development ...

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

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

L'Oreal

Clark, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New

L'Oreal rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 77 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 24 rated health and beauty retailers

Job description

Chemist, Skincare Development, L'Oréal Research & Innovation - Clark, New Jersey
Life is too short for a boring career, so build an extraordinary one with us. We believe your career should spark the same thrill and curiosity as your personal interests. Creativity drives everything we do, turning ideas into meaningful impact. With opportunities across brands, markets, and divisions, your growth knows no boundaries.
Who We Are
Join us at L'Oréal, 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'Oréal 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 3,500 L'Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people's lives.
We are seeking a Chemist to join our Skincare Development team in our Clark, NJ facility for Research & Innovation. This role is responsible for creating, coordinating, and implementing innovative skincare product development programs to support our innovation strategies. In this role you will develop technically robust formulation solutions that adhere to safety, regulatory and quality best practices/requirements. You will initiate lab scale experimentation, evaluation, compatibility, and stability studies to ensure smooth transition of innovative products through the product develop process culminating in transfer to manufacturing. This role requires the ability to work in a matrix reporting organization and function in a team consensus environment with both local R&I and International Teams.
A Day in the Life:
  • 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.
  • Be knowledgeable and consider the importance of processing, operating, and design factors that affect skin care formulations.
  • 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 guest showcasing the formulation expertise and superiority of the brands

We Are Looking For: You're a great match for this role if you are an innovator, entrepreneur, integrator, and problem-solver with a research-minded approach.
  • Education: 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.
  • Experience: 1-3 years of hands-on experience in formulation research, ideally in a personal care or cosmetic field
    • Experience in Skincare a plus.
    • Proven experience in Research & Development, demonstrating a project-oriented mindset focused on delivering robust, innovative, and highly functional products.
  • 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.
    • An Innovator: You challenge the status quo and strive for excellence.
    • An Entrepreneur: You take accountability for a project and of research with courage and transparency.
    • An Integrator: You foster cooperation for agility in projects and encourage communication across teams.
    • A 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.
  • 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)
  • Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis is required. No immigration support/sponsorship offered for this role.

What's In It For You
  • A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you'll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
  • Real responsibility from day 1, there's no sitting on the sidelines at L'Oréal
  • An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
  • A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference
  • 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

Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, 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!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We're committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual's gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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L'Oreal, based in New York, NY, US, is a globally recognized leader in the beauty and cosmetics industry. Founded in 1909 by French chemist, Eugène Schueller, L'Oreal started off as a hair dye company and has since significantly expanded its product lines and geographical reach. Today, L'Oreal offers a diverse array of products ranging from skincare, cosmetics, hair care, and perfumes. Operating in over 130 countries, L'Oreal's mission is to provide anyone, anywhere with beauty products that meet the infinite diversity of their beauty needs and desires. It is committed to sustainable business practices and continually innovates to reduce its environmental impact, contributions which were recognized when it was named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Institute in 2020.

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Consumer goods and commercial equipment rental services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

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