Senior Scientist I, Hair Color Applied Research, LOréal Research & Innovation

L'Oréal - Clark, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Clark, NJ

1,001-5,000 employees

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Senior Scientist I position in Hair Color Applied Research at L'Oréal Research & Innovation focuses on developing innovative hair color products and technologies. This role involves translating consumer needs into technical solutions, designing sustainable formulas, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes. The position requires a strong technical background and the ability to work in a multicultural environment, contributing to the creation of high-performance formulations that align with L'Oréal's vision for sustainable beauty.

Responsibilities

• Create new hair color products/technologies from concept to formulation and evaluation.
• Design sustainable hair color formulas to meet project objectives and evaluate them.
• Generate and validate hypotheses to understand mechanisms of action and bring perceivable benefits to consumers.
• Be responsible for quality, documentation, stability, and data management related to product development.
• Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented international environment.
• Establish technical paths and milestones to meet project objectives.
• Communicate and present results and technologies effectively to colleagues and senior management.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of relevant scientific literature, raw material technologies, and consumer trends.
• Implement patent strategies to safeguard internal technologies.

Requirements

• A completed advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a scientific or engineering field.
• 0-2 years (PhD) or 3-5 years (Masters) of relevant industry experience in color product formulations.
• Experience with color science & color theory is preferred.
• Experience with Hair Structure, Formulations, Hair Reactive Chemistry, and Material Sciences is preferred.
• The ability to lift 25 lbs (11.3 kg).
• The ability to be onsite in the office as this is an essential function of the position.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for legal sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in personal care industries is preferred.
• Experience with problem solving and experimental design/execution is preferred.

Benefits

• Corporate Short-Term Incentives (Profit-Sharing Bonus, Individual Performance Bonuses)
• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oréal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs