Data Scientist, Hair Color Development, L'Oréal Research & Innovation – Clark, New Jersey

Life is too short for a boring career, so build an extraordinary one with us. We believe your career should spark the same thrill and curiosity as your personal interests. Creativity drives everything we do, turning ideas into meaningful impact. With opportunities across brands, markets, and divisions, your growth knows no boundaries.

Who We Are:

Join us at L’Oréal, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming; fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

At L’Oréal Research & Innovation we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech. We invest heavily in cutting-edge research, leveraging advanced technologies to understand skin, hair, and microbiome, while discovering new active ingredients and launching outperforming formulas. Our 4,100 L'Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives.

As a Data Scientist, you will join our Hair Color Development team in Clark, New Jersey, a central hub for innovation. You will play a key role in our digital transformation. You will not just "crunch numbers"; you will revolutionize how we design, measure, and deploy hair color technologies globally. Your mission is to turn complex raw data into actionable insights that accelerate product development and optimize color performance for the Consumer Products and Professional Products divisions.

A Day in the Life:

• Innovate with Data: Design and implement data-driven models and automation tools to streamline and optimize the hair color formulation and development process.
• Drive Automation Projects: Lead technical projects from concept to deployment, building robust data pipelines and automated systems to accelerate our research and innovation cycles.
• Collaborate and Influence: Partner with formulation chemists, lab managers, and global teams to understand their challenges and translate them into technical solutions.
• Analyze and Visualize: Interpret complex datasets to extract meaningful insights, creating dashboards and reports that guide strategic decisions for product development.

We Are Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor’s with 3-5 years of relevant experience in developing automation solutions and managing data-focused projects
• Field of Study: Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field
• A solid educational foundation in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in AI, data management, processing, visualization, and insight generation is essential.
• Proficiency in programming languages/data analysis tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, Spotfire, and Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with both technical and scientific stakeholders.
• Knowledge of color measurement and data a plus.
• The ability to be onsite, in the office, as this is an essential function of the position (required)
• 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:

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Base Salary Range: $77,400 - $110,300 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 days in Office, up to 2 days Work From Home)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning and 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'Oréal, 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’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.