• Actively develops commercially feasible new skincare products or modifies existing ones.
• Designs & conducts experiments requiring the selection of equipment & materials for the delivery of the project. Makes constructive contributions to product formulation.
• Determines stability of the formulation and ensures commercial feasibility.
• Follows projects from prototype development through manufacturing. Contributes in establishing manufacturing procedures.
• Assures that all testing to guarantee a marketable final product is on schedule. Precisely measure product characteristics and make timely recordings of the results
• Establishes standards and submits batch cards to lab management for review.
• Keeps laboratory management and key project members informed of progress.
• Identifies technical learnings, issues and solutions for all projects, provides suggestions on all experiments and technicalities.
• Assists in resolving product or process problems.
• Stays abreast of developing trends in the Cosmetic field; builds depth of understanding and shares new approaches with the team.
• Interfaces with all R&D departments, OA, Technical Services, Manufacturing and NY Products Department.
• Specifically, this role will make sustained contributions resulting in new or improved formulations and products to support brand growth.
• Supports senior members of the team by helping drive projects forward in collaboration with Product Development
• Responsible for the development of calendarized products and modifications of existing skincare products with minimal supervision..
• Recognizes & shares new approaches/observations that could help drive innovations.
• Performs assignments with minimal supervision
• Ensures the timely completion of product development activities, summarizes data from experiments, & communicates results to discuss next steps with senior team members.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Level: BS Degree in relevant scientific field, Chemistry preferred

Minimum Years of Experience: 5

% Travel Time: 10

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $59,500 to $89,000. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Job: Research & Development
Primary Location: US-NY-Melville
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number: 2213853

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