Chemist - Industrial Quality Bulk

Job Title Bulk Chemist

Division L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty

Location: Somerset, NJ

Reports To: Manager, Industrial Quality

Who We Are:

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty, our mission is to help everyone in their quest for healthy and beautiful skin. Our division is the world leader in dermo-cosmetics by adding health to beauty. Our brands portfolio includes CeraVe, La Roche-Possay, Vichy, SkinCeuticals offering a range of skincare and haircare products to respond to all expectations linked to beauty and health of the skin. What You Will Learn:

Evaluating and provide color adjustment direction to cosmetic and OTC products, performing physio-chemical bulk testing, and conduct pilot batching to develop adjustments for industrial scale formulas. Must work with minimal supervision in a laboratory setting. Be able to manage lab housekeeping and bulk inventory. Perform stability test to ensure product efficacy on the market.

• Requires a detail-oriented individual who can keep organized data
• Must have strong problem solving, interpersonal, team, project management, bench and communications (oral & written) skills
• Successfully interface with R&D and marketing
• Able to multi-task and problem solve, while maintaining a clear sense of priorities and focus. Works well within team environment
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Must be flexible, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, shifts and work well under pressure. Ability to use sound judgment in handling unanticipated situations autonomously
• Must possess strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• BS or BA in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science.
• 1-3 years of experience in color cosmetic with an emphasis in emulsions and/or foundation products.
• Visual color matching experience.
• Pass color evaluation test.
• Job Specific Experience/Skills
• Technical Skills (i.e., SAP, MS Office, etc.)
• List Physical Requirements of the Role (i.e., sitting, standing, twisting, bending, physical in-office presence)
• 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:

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Base Pay Range: $65,400-91,500(The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include shift differential, geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)

• 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 & Development Opportunities for Career Progression (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!

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