Associate Scientist, Face R&D

Kenvue Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefit Package

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Volunteer Time

Learning & Development

Kenvuer Impact Networks

Job summary

Kenvue is seeking an Associate Scientist, Face R&D in Summit, NJ within the Skin Health & Beauty Department. The role centers on developing new skincare formulations and maintaining existing products, with hands-on lab work and portfolio support.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, follow GDP/GLP/GMP standards, design experiments, analyze data, and help drive successful product launches across regional and global scopes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0–2 years of experience or Master's with 0–1 years of experience
• Strong technical writing and cross-functional collaboration
• MS Office (Word and Excel) proficiency and excellent communication skills
• Effective presentations skills to communicate clearly and informatively

Responsibilities

• Support facial moisture formulations development and execute project deliverables for regional and global initiatives
• Design and execute laboratory experiments, including batching, stability testing, and data analysis
• Provide technical support across the product lifecycle including process development and troubleshooting
• Follow GDP, GLP, GMP standards and support quality, safety and regulatory compliance
• Advise on project obstacles and risks, proposing data-driven solutions
• Prioritize tasks across projects to meet deliverables and update stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records of project documents and data
• Assist in drafting technical documents including development summaries, specifications, and patent filings

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical writing

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science/engineering

Master's degree in Chemistry or related

Job description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Associate Scientist, Face R&D

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

Associate Director, Face Moisture R&D

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Skillman

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Kenvue is recruiting for a Associate Scientist, Face R&D within the Skin Health & Beauty Department, located in Summit, NJ.

The Associate Scientist will support the product development of new skincare products and the maintenance of existing products within the Facial moisture category regionally and globally. The primary responsibilities of this role will include hands‑on laboratory development of new product innovations and support of extensions to our existing product portfolio. This role is designed for someone with a passion for laboratory experimentation and scale‑up execution. The Associate Scientist is a supporting team member for multiple technical projects at various stages of development and complexity under direct supervision. They will also partner closely with cross‑functional teams to assess technical risks, proactively resolve challenges, and ensure products effectively address consumer and healthcare professional needs and achieve successful launches.

Key responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Support facial moisture formulations development and execute project deliverables for regional and global initiatives, collaborating with cross‑functional partners to support project timelines and milestones.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments, including batching, stability testing, and data analysis under the guidance of the manager
• Provide technical support across the product lifecycle, including process development activities, product maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Follow established standards and practices (e.g., GDP, GLP, GMP) and support compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Advises on project obstacles and technical risks, evaluating potential solutions to minimize impact through data‑driven decision‑making.
• Prioritize tasks across projects to meet deliverables and update stakeholders of risks and product launch progress.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of project documents, data, and materials.
• Assist in drafting technical documents, including development summary reports, specifications, and patent filings.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of experience OR a master’s degree with 0-1 years of experience is required. A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Pharmacy, or other science or engineering discipline

• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a team environment while being an individual contributor
• Technical writing skills that facilitate the creation of documents that are complete & accurate
• MS Office (Word and Excel) proficiency, excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective presentations skills that are used to communicate clearly & informatively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with consumer products, such as skin care, emulsions, cleansers, hair care, oral care, baby care and/or deodorant products
• Familiarity with cGMP and other regulatory requirements is helpful

Other:

• This position is based Summit, NJ, and will require up to 10% travel both domestic and international travel

What’s in it for you

$68.000,00 - $96.000,00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job‑related factors.

• Competitive Benefit Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks
• This list could vary based on location/region

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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