Scientist, Consumer Science, Evaluation Intelligence, L'Oreal Research & Innovation

Position Title: Scientist

Location: Clark, NJ

Department: Evaluation Intelligence, Consumer Science

For more than one hundred years, L'Oreal believes that beauty needs Science. In a world now transformed by digital technology and the emergence of new scientific domains, we are confident in our ability to turn these opportunities into major innovations, closely linked to the new consumer expectations all over the world. Science & Technology are allowing us to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people's lives.

L'Oreal Research & Innovation (R&I) has continuously invested upstream in its research with a high level of ambition. Our 4,100 L'Oreal R&I people are talented and highly skilled, located in major markets, working in a cooperative way, open to the world. L'Oreal, Research & Innovation is a vast, multidisciplinary, scientific community working in more than 30 specialized fields, spread out across the world in 21 research centers across 6 regional hubs, 14 evaluation centers, and 49 scientific and regulatory departments. Our employees represent over 60 nationalities and are united for one passion: to invent and perfect innovative, high-performance products for the well-being of all across the world.

To discover more on our scientific and technical functions at L'Oreal Research & Innovation, please check out our website

We are seeking a Consumer Research Scientist to join our Consumer Science in Evaluation Intelligence in our Clark, New Jersey Research facility. This role is responsible for leading qualitative and quantitative consumer product testing studies in our L'Oreal categories (make-up, skin, or hair), from design to sharing of the results. This includes collaborating closely with our category leaders, lab, and claims partners locally and globally, to support product development and communication strategies.

As a Science in our Consumer Science team, Evaluation Intelligence, your main responsibilities are:

• Design and oversee execution of studies from inception to completion including study design, target volunteer selection, recruitment, development of questionnaires or discussion guides for the generation of outstanding product insights to guide product development, and support market communication.
• Initiate, develop, execute and analyze qualitative and quantitative consumer studies, and make actionable recommendations that impact product development for future launches and meet business strategies
• Produce and create succinct reports highlighting key insights that can be translated into compelling actionable recommendations
• Manage business partnerships with our external agencies, communicate effectively, provide guidance and oversee full project details, including opening purchase orders and working with Finance
• Utilize creative and digital capabilities to enhance research learnings and communication of results
• Utilize existing tools to complement study results for comprehensive research learning
• Collaborate with teams to seamlessly integrate and extract qualitative insights with quantitative findings
• Collaborate with Sensory, Expert, Instrumental and Clinical Evaluation teams to help integrate the output of research from these sciences into consumer learning
• Work with consumers, sensory/consumer scientists, formulators, global counterparts, instrumental and clinical scientists, outside vendors, academics and consultants

To Succeed in this Position, You Have:

• 2+ years of relevant experience in qualitative and quantitative product testing, including design, execution, analysis and reporting.
• Experience in Personal Care or the Cosmetic industry a plus

• Degree in Market Research, Psychology, Sensory Science, Integrated Innovation, Statistics, Behavioral Science or related field
• Track record of successfully managing and delivering on research projects (qualitative, quantitative, professional testing)
• Able to translate consumer insights into actionable recommendations to drive exceptional consumer satisfaction
• Flexible communication style to collaborate with multiple stakeholders from varying backgrounds; Able to effectively translate and present results and insights to business users at the Manager / Director / VP level

• A high sense of curiosity and tenacity to ask the right questions and follow through with answers
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, in a fast paced environment under short deadlines, tolerance for business ambiguity; the ability to thrive under quickly changing situations; adaptable, with ability to meet short turnaround times
• Methodological mindset to test new ideas and work towards valid results.
• Experience with managing external suppliers and ensure top value and performance for organization
• Self-motivated and able to operate independently, as well as work effectively with others
• Expertise in Cognitive Science or behavioral methodologies a plus
• Experience with innovative and creative methodologies and consumer centric approaches a plus.
• Have designed and led ethnographic research a plus
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data entry and/or statistical software programs
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis without the need for legal sponsorship now or in the future (required)

What's In It For You:

• Corporate Short-Term Incentives (Corporate Profit-Sharing Bonus, Individual Performance Bonuses based on level)
• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (Up to 2 Days per week work from home for eligible roles, subject to manager approval)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oreal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (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'Oreal, 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 do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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