Associate Scientist, Skincare

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking a skincare formulation scientist to support the development of new products and improvements to existing formulations.

You will execute laboratory workstreams, generate accurate data, and help ensure timely product delivery under guidance while building foundational formulation science expertise. Collaborate across R&D, QA, Manufacturing, and Product Development to support project execution, identify risks and opportunities, and apply core materials

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in formulation or related field.
• BS degree in relevant scientific field, chemistry preferred.
• Proficient with Word and Excel; Outlook email; R&D System knowledge preferred.
• Experience working in lab and manufacturing environments with PPE.
• Ability to evaluate skincare products on hand and on face.

Responsibilities

• Executes formulation development and testing activities for assigned projects with increasing independence
• Supports end-to-end development lifecycle from prototype through first production under guidance
• Generates, analyzes, and documents experimental data to inform formulation decisions
• Collaborates across R&D, QA, Manufacturing, and Product Development to support project execution
• Begins identifying technical risks and opportunities; escalates with proposed solutions
• Builds foundational expertise in raw materials, formulation principles, and product performance

Skills

0-2 years experience

Lab experience

Formulation science knowledge

Cosmetic industry knowledge

Education

BS degree in relevant scientific field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

R&D System

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Description

Responsible for supporting the development of new skincare products and improvements to existing formulations. Executes laboratory workstreams for projects of moderate complexity, generating accurate data and supporting timely product delivery. Works under guidance while building foundational expertise in formulation science and product development.

• Executes formulation development and testing activities for assigned projects with increasing independence
• Supports end-to-end development lifecycle from prototype through first production under guidance
• Generates, analyzes, and documents experimental data to inform formulation decisions
• Collaborates across R&D, QA, Manufacturing, and Product Development to support project execution
• Begins identifying technical risks and opportunities; escalates with proposed solutions
• Builds foundational expertise in raw materials, formulation principles, and product performance

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience
• BS degree in relevant scientific field, chemistry preferred
• Required knowledge of Word and Excel. Email (Outlook preferred). Knowledge of R&D System preferred (but not required).
• Ability to work in the lab and manufacturing environments. Standing at lab bench, wearing required PPE, comfortable working around equipment including mixers, homogenizers, hot water baths, etc., and cosmetic raw materials.
• The formulator should be able to evaluate skin care products on hand & face.

Pay Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $66,300.00 to $93,250.00. 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 as well as participation in the share incentive plan. In addition,

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the 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 (medical, dental, and vision insurance), 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [e-mail].

Michigan Applicants

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