Scientific Liaison I, Skincare Development, L’Oréal Research & Innovation

Job description

Do you like working with highly technical, scientific information and sharing it to contribute to the development and innovation of new products related to consumers' skincare routines across the globe?

 

Then L'Oréal Research & Innovation (R&I) might be exactly the place you have always been looking for!

 

For more than one hundred years, L’Oréal 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, dependable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives. L’Oréal Research and Innovation has continuously invested upstream in its research with a high level of ambition. Our3800+ L'Oréal R&I peopleare talented and highly skilled, located in major markets, working in a cooperative way, opened to the world. 

 

Inside L’Oréal’s Research & Innovation Division,Developmentis responsible for working closely with our over 35 brands toadapt and innovate formulationsintonew and exciting productsbased onconsumer and marketing insights. InOpen Development, our scientists work closely with external manufacturers to develop and refine formulas to meet the needs and expectations of our consumers. Development of great products requires buildingstrong, international collaborations across different functionsto ensure that products are seen from inception to officialization for our local and global launch deadlines.

 

We are currently seeking a talented and innovativeScientific Liaison I in Skincare Development,to join our Development department located at ourClark, New Jerseyfacility for Research and Innovation. This position is responsible for supporting various elements of skincare product development from project initiation through market launch with a critical focus oncommunication of scientific knowledge,selection of active ingredients, andcoordination of innovative testing.   

You Will . . .
·  Provide technical support to Marketing, including technical explanations of new and existing technology for all launches to help Marketing develop concepts
·  Facilitate clear communications at the interface between Research and Innovation and Marketing
·  Review concepts, cartons, packaging, advertising, web, e-commerce, and training materials for technical accuracy
·  Maintain awareness of new technical or marketing opportunities from scientific and technical literature and publications
·  Serve as a creative catalyst for potential new technology discoveries and/or new ingredient communication
·  Brainstorm innovative testing approaches for support of active ingredient and product performance
·  Request product claims from US Marketing Teams
·  Review test platforms to ensure all US product claims are being accurately addressed
·  Work closely with Safety and Analytical teams to coordinate product testing and analyses
·  Work closely with Clinical Evaluation teams to coordinate clinical, instrumental, and consumer testing
·  Provide final test results with technical support/interpretation
·  Issue technical dossiers for new products or modifications to existing products
·  Provide PR support

You Have . . .
·  A minimum of a completed Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related science is required. Master's or PhD preferred.
·  3+ years of progressive, scientific work experience is required. Skincare experience (formulation, testing, claims) preferred.
·  An established self-awareness, in terms of understanding your own culture, identity, biases, prejudices, power privilege, and stereotypes.

You Are . . .

·  Someone who can prioritize multiple projects while working with various groups within a matrix organization
·  Someone who like proposing innovative, creative solutions to problems
·  Someone who can achieves results, while maintaining a sense of ethics and integrity
·  Someone who can communicate and interact effectively with experts and non-experts alike, including highly technical presentations to large groups of professionals
·  Scientifically curious and have a growing passion for skincare 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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please emailUSApplicationAccommodation@support.lorealusa.com . Please note this email will only respond to specific requests for assistance completing the application as a request for accommodation for a disability. All others will not be considered.

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