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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
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L'Oreal USA, Inc
Oct 05, 2024