SCIENTIST, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Company: Kenvue
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: October 20, 2024

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Job Description - Scientist, Research & Development (2407026816W)
Acne PPD - Scientist Position PG24
Kenvue is recruiting for a Scientist in Skin Health and Beauty, Research & Development (R&D) - Product and Process Innovation team, located in Skillman, New Jersey.
Who we are
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. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. Join us in shaping our future - and yours.
Reports To: Manager R&D
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel Requirement: Up to 25% domestic and international
What you will do
The R&D Skin Health and Beauty Scientist will lead new product launches and life cycle management for Skin Health and Beauty products, with a focus on the Acne category.
This person will be expected to develop and demonstrate expertise in product and process development. Working cross-functionally, they will be a key member working end-to-end to launch a product and maintain it through its life cycle.
Key Responsibilities:

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• Discovery, evaluation, and implementation of new ingredient technologies and product forms with insight for technical and practical feasibility.
  
• Own the development of new Acne products with mentorship from their manager. Formulate products by incorporating consumer insights, Marketing and R&D feedback. Perform all formulation tasks including batching, stability monitoring, and system entries.
  
• Develop ability to predict potential project obstacles and develop risk mitigation plans.
  
• Develop scale-up plans of lab formulations to commercial size. Identify critical process parameters and develop process validation strategy.
  
• Technical writing of specifications, development summary reports, and other documentation.
  
• Interacting with and/or leading extended team to implement timely GMP batching, safety testing, claims testing and consumer testing when appropriate for new product introductions.
  
• Ability to understand and translate trends in the product category.
  
• Discover how to improve our products on points of uniqueness and differentiation to truly delight the consumer.
  
  Qualifications
  Education:
  A minimum of a Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred in Science or Engineering (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Pharmacy, or other Science/ Engineering fields).
  Experience And Skills:
  Required:
  

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• Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of relevant work experience with Skin care and Beauty products.
  
• Good technical foundation of formulated products including emulsions, surfactants, suspensions, pigments, and an understanding of material chemistry.
  
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment while being an individual contributor.
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills as well as presentation skills.
  
• Detail-oriented.
  
  Preferred:
  
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  • Master's degree with 0-1 years of relevant work experience with Skin care and Beauty products.
    
  • Experience in process development/scale-up, technical transfer, process validation.
    
  • Familiarity with cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
    
  • Familiarity working with suppliers and manufacturing sites.
    
    What's in it for you
    
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    • Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $XXX to $YYY.
      
    • Competitive Benefit Package.
      
    • Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
      
    • Learning & Development Opportunities.
      
    • Employee Resource Groups.
      
      Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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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