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L'Oreal USA Senior Chemist II, Hair Color Development, L'Oréal Research & Innovation in Clark, New Jersey
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Senior Chemist II, Hair Color Development, L'Oréal Research & Innovation
Clark, NJ, New Jersey
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Permanent
New Jersey
Clark, NJ
Research & Innovation
Full - Time
02-Oct-2024
Sr. Chemist II – Hair Color Development, Research & Innovation
The role of a Senior Chemist II - within the Hair Color Development research team – R&I requires a talented and experienced researcher who can successfully deliver creative hair color formulas and products to support brand/category innovation strategies. This role will require analytical, strategic thinking and collaboration skills to ensure commitments are met for the successful execution of L’Oreal hair color launches.
Job Responsibilities :
Creates new, innovative, and sustainable hair color products and, independently refines formulas when necessary, and proposes new technical concepts in the field of hair coloration
Independently manages multiple significant projects from inception to officialization to meet launch deadlines and mobilizes/coordinates project stakeholders
Responsible for initiating project concepts, developing objectives, plans, assigning priorities & completing multiple, significant R&I projects independently
Understanding of diverse and emerging consumer need gaps and trends and translates into technical problems and solutions
Functions as a product champion via extensive inter-departmental and inter-divisional company interaction and networking both locally and globally
Ensures implementation of necessary technical resources to meet targets and deadlines
Provide scientific expertise & plays an advisory role to ensure projects run smoothly
Partners with other formulators, project/group leaders and Evaluation Category Leaders on project objectives and priorities to help execute studies and manage workload strategically
Provides training and mentoring to technical staff on project basis
Acts as resource in lab including technical, analysis, and reporting support
Interfaces with cross-functional partners including marketing & operations to meet project timelines
Proactively assesses risks and anticipates challenges including: retro-plan timing, cost, safety, formulation, packaging, etc.
Independently investigates and troubleshoots complex research problems and offers technically robust solutions with key stakeholder alignment
Responsible for product quality, documentation, stability, and data management utilizing various digital tools
Accurately assesses, tracks, and summarizes formula performance including stability, compatibility, regulatory, safety, Expert/salon, consumer testing, instrumental
Ensures smooth transfer to scale-up / manufacturing
Keen eye regarding color acuity to perform visual assessments / shade matching
Delivers full analysis and test results, synthesizes the information and writes reports to meet business objectives
Communicates and presents findings to key stakeholders, project leaders and management
Maintains knowledge of haircolor scientific literature, raw materials specifically oxidative dyes, hair colorant technologies, and patent landscape
Maintains a safe and organized laboratory environment
Oversees contractors and/or co-ops
Requirements :
5+ years of relevant technical / research industry experience
Experience in personal care / beauty industries is preferred
Experience with color science, hair science, and/or color theory is preferred
BS or Master's in a scientific and/or engineering field of study
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Advanced knowledge of product innovation and development processes
Advanced knowledge of applicable IT and R&I laboratory systems
High level of passion for beauty/cosmetics industry: specifically color and hair products
Self-motivated and agile to work on multiple projects with a deadline-driven deliverable.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation (written/oral) and organizational skills
Confident engaging with and presenting to senior executives
Must be legally eligible to work in the US on an on-going basis