Scientist, Research & Development

Job Description

Job Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Scientist, Research & Development

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:

Manager Face Treatments R and D

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Kenvue is recruiting for a Scientist Skin Health & Beauty R&D, located in Summit, NJ.

The Scientist will support the product development of regional and global projects for the facial treatments category.  They will work closely with their manager and team to understand how to build and improve our facial treatment pipeline initiatives. They will also partner closely with cross-functional partners to help assess risk and proactively solve obstacles to ensure successful new product launches. Responsibilities include formulation prototype development and batching for stability and aesthetic evaluation, attending project update meetings, maintaining organized documentation, drafting technical reports, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Excellent communication skills together with the ability to manage complexity are must-have prerequisites. 

Key Responsibilities

• He/she will develop facial treatment formulations and execute deliverables for regional and global projects while collaborating with cross functional partners to ensure all timeline deliverables are met.

• Formulate new products that incorporate consumer insights and align with the facial treatments brand strategy and pipeline with supervisor oversight.

• Conduct Design of Experiments and formulation tasks inclusive of batching and stability.

• Provide technical support for product lifecycle management, including post-commercialization support and troubleshooting technical issues .

• Proactively identify project obstacles and technical risks, evaluating potential solutions to minimize impact through data-driven decision-making.

• Define critical process parameters and collaborate with technical operation partners and manufacturing sites to establish process controls.

• Collaborate with cross-functional project team to ensure all project deliverables are met on-time.

• 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.

• Draft and complete technical documents, including development summary reports, specifications, and patent filings.

• Adhere to established standards and processes (e.g., GDP, GLP) to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 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, Material Science or other science or engineering discipline is preferred.

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment while being an individual contributor is required.

• Technical writing skills that facilitate the creation of documents that are complete & accurate are required.

• MS Office (Word and Excel) proficiency, excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

• Effective presentations skills that are used to communicate clearly & informatively are required.

What We Are Looking For

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with consumer products, such as skin care, emulsions, cleansers, hair care, oral care, baby care and/or deodorant products

• Good technical foundation of formulated products including emulsions, surfactants, suspensions, structured liquids and an understanding of material chemistry

• Experience collaborating with external partners, manufacturing vendors, and suppliers.  

• Familiarity with cGMP and other regulatory requirements is helpful.

Other:

• Must be proficient in the English language.

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

What’s in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

$82,025.00 - $115,800.00

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.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.