Job Description: In our newly redesigned organization, the role of Invention Domain is to identify and develop disruptive technologies that will address future consumer needs and transform the beauty industry in more sustainable and disruptive ways. The function is responsible for early identification, evaluation and development of new Actives, materials and formulations, including anti-oxidants, bioactive, Smart Materials, composites etc. in partnership with other domains such as Application Domains and Product Development Domains.As a Global organization, the Invention Domain is a Global function operating from many countries including France, Japan, India, China and the L’Oréal USA is embedded in various strategic projects and leads many of them. A key measure of success for the Domain is to create high performing materials, actives, formulations and prototypes that are protected by strong, strategic and holistic intellectual property for the group. Working closely with cross functional teams, this position requires high technical skills as well as a strong attitude for working in multi-expertise, multi-cultural teams with agility. Job Responsibilities: Translate consumer needs into technical problem statements, identify right material technologies to address the needs and beauty aspirations to deliver various consumer perceivable benefits for both skin (anti-aging) and hair (styling, coloring, repair). Design and conduct experiments individually as well as with team, to validate hypothesis and performance targets Interact with various groups within Domains of Invention, Domains of Application and Development, Safety, Regulatory and Claims (SRC), to ensure new materials and composite are meeting the needs of the broader priorities. Maintain a health external focus on new technology developments and Conduct literature searches, IP landscaping as needed by oneself and through partnership with the IP and legal departments to ensure that the latest technologies are explored for relevant applications in creative ways and we create competitive advantage Completed a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Material Sciences/Engineering, Bio-Materials, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or Bio-Chemistry Experience in cosmetics/personal care/consumer healthcare/ chemical industries is a plus Excellent communication (verbal, written) and interpersonal skills required with high sensitivity to a very diverse global culture Well organized and flexible with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced highly matrixed environment while meeting established deadlines Demonstrated skills in analyzing, reporting and documenting information with attention to detail Ability to work independently in a matrix environment both as a team member and as a leader Participate in discussions on new technologies and materials and formulations and contribute to strengthening of projects Represent Domain of Invention to support new and existing product development and application goals as needed by projects Be an effective communicator across the organization to provide clear recommendations on various new Materials, actives and formulations to both scientific and non-scientific audiences Job Requirements: 2-5 years of academic or industrial post-doctoral experience required Must be well versed in Synthetic/Molecular biology skills such as gene-editing, site-directed mutagenesis and fermentation and should have the ability to direct and guide scale up in external facilities Job Details: Company: L'Oréal Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Clark, NJ, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here instantcareers.net
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