Senior Chemist, Hair Care & Styling Development, L'Oreal Research & Innovation at L'Oreal USA, Inc in Clark, New Jersey

Job Description:

For more than a hundred years, L'Oreal believes that beauty needs Science. In a world now transformed by digital technology and the emergence of new scientific Domains, we are confident in our ability to turn these opportunities into major innovations, closely linked to the new consumer expectations all over the world. Science & Technology are allowing us to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people's lives.
L'Oreal R&I has continuously invested upstream in its research with a high level of ambition. Our 3800 L'Oreal R&I people are talented and highly skilled, located in major markets, working in a cooperative way, opened to the world.

We are seeking a Senior Chemist for our Hair Care & Styling Team in Clark, New Jersey. This candidate will be responsible for creative and technical aspects of specific product development categories. Maintains awareness of scientific literature, patents, raw material technology, processing methodology, and marketing/consumer trends required to perform innovative product development
assignments in an efficient manner. Oversees a safe and orderly laboratory environment.

* Under minimal supervision, completes tasks as directed. Adheres to set objectives and standards Independently completes product development projects from inception to officialization to meet launch deadlines, with support from supervisor as needed. Investigates/researches problems/issues.

* Develops and refines formulas; performs product stability on all formulas and resolves stability issues.

* Monitors the quality and conformity of formulas

* May handle multiple basic projects simultaneously.

* Identifies raw materials and technologies suitable for product development

* Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness in proactively identifying and proposing solutions to issues that may arise during product development or in transfer to manufacturing

* May interface with technical support groups including marketing, analytical, demi-grand and manufacturing

* Reports to Sr. Chemist II, Group Leader or Manager

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  Bachelors in Chemistry, Biology or related field of Science and 3-8 years or Masters Degree with 4+ years related work experience.
  
• 3+ Years of progressive laboratory experience including internship or college lab work experience
• Intermediate knowledge in relevant scientific and technical field /metier
• Basic knowledge of product innovation and development processes
• Intermediate communication skills (oral, written, presentation)
• Basic formulation, analytical, problem solving, and project management skills
• Intermediate of applicable IT and R&I laboratory systems


• Authorization to work in the US on a permanent, ongoing basis, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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