| Location | Clark, NJ |
| Salary | $65,400–$91,500 Per Year |
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Permanent
New Jersey
Clark, NJ
Research & Innovation
Full - Time
01-Aug-2026
Chemist, Hair Color Development, L'Oréal Research & Innovation - Clark, New Jersey
Life is too short for a boring career, so build an extraordinary one with us. We believe your career should spark the same thrill and curiosity as your personal interests. Creativity drives everything we do, turning ideas into meaningful impact. With opportunities across brands, markets, and divisions, your growth knows no boundaries.
Who We Are
Join us at L'Oréal, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming; fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.
At L'Oréal Research & Innovation we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech. We invest heavily in cutting-edge research, leveraging advanced technologies to understand skin, hair, and microbiome, while discovering new active ingredients and launching outperforming formulas. Our 3,500 L'Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people's lives.
Our Hair Color Development team is where chemistry meets creativity. We are responsible for developing the next generation of hair color formulations - from concept to consumer - driven by a relentless passion for performance, safety, and self-expression. Working at the intersection of science, consumer insight, and brand ambition, our team collaborates across R&I, Marketing, and Manufacturing to deliver hair color innovations that are as responsible and sustainable as they are transformative.
We are seeking a Chemist to join our Hair Color Development team at our Clark, New Jersey facility. This is a hands-on, bench-level formulation role for a scientist who loves the craft of chemistry - someone who finds as much satisfaction in a perfectly optimized formula as in the moment a consumer falls in love with a new shade.
A Day in the Life: As a Chemist on the Hair Color Development team, you will:
We Are Looking For: You're a great match for this role if you are an innovator, entrepreneur, integrator, and problem-solver with a genuine passion for hair science and a hands-on approach to formulation research.
Education: A completed Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field is required.
Experience: 1-3 years of experience in hair product development, formulation research, or a related R&I environment is required. Prior experience specifically in hair color formulation is preferred.
Technical Expertise:
Scientific knowledge in hair color formulations and hair science, with a solid understanding of the chemistry underpinning color development, deposition, and longevity.
Intermediate knowledge of product innovation and development processes, including stage-gate workflows and project prioritization.
Proficiency in formulation techniques, analytical methods, and laboratory systems relevant to hair care product development.
Developing cross-disciplinary scientific background with the ability to connect knowledge across chemistry, biology, and consumer science domains.
Intermediate proficiency with applicable IT and R&I laboratory systems.
Soft Skills & Attributes:
A hands-on, bench-first mentality - you love the science, you love the lab, and you bring energy and precision to every experiment.
Strong communication skills across formats - oral, written, and presentation - with the ability to convey complex technical findings clearly to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Proven project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and deliver on time without sacrificing quality.
A collaborative team player who thrives in an internal network, builds strong relationships across functions, and proactively shares knowledge.
A curious, growth-oriented mindset - always eager to learn new techniques, explore adjacent scientific domains, and challenge your own assumptions.
Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis is required. No immigration support/sponsorship offered for this role.
The ability to be onsite, in the office 3 days a week, as this is an essential function of the position, including our NY and NJ sites (required)
What's In It For You
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!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We're committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual's gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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