Hair, Bath and Body Associate Scientist

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Date: Mar 16, 2026

Location: Blaine, MN, US, 55449

Company: ELC Beauty LLC

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

This position supports hair care development including developing new products of varying degrees of complexity. Duties include researching raw materials, bench formulation work, analytical instrumentation, analysis, stability work on formulas, and work towards Data Integrity activities. 

Long Description

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Complete formulation using new ingredients to demonstrate preliminary viability of new ingredients, protocols and technologies, and monitor the stability of such formulas.
  • Assist in development of prototype formulations with appropriate R&D product formulator(s).
  • Coordinate product testing by preparing samples for various labs such as safety, microbiology, and claims, and organize the data obtained from such testing.
  • Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook that documents progress of experiments and projects.
  • Provide written and graphical summaries of methods, results and conclusions on a consistent basis.
  • Assistance with creation of SOPs/WKIs and training for them.
  • Research and source novel raw materials and technologies.
  • Interact with all R&D departments and external departments (QA, Marketing and Education) when necessary.
  • Utilize computer systems available to R&D for formula and data management and requesting tests.
  • Learn the New Product Launch process to ensure timely completion of project activities.
  • Understand corporate and Brand values and incorporate into sourcing of materials and formulations.
  • Inform laboratory management and key project members on progress of process.
  • Various lab duties including housekeeping and supply maintenance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Education: B.S. degree in relevant field, Chemistry preferred
  • Minimum Years of Experience: 1+
  • Additional Job Specifications: Knowledge of R&D systems including RDS preferred. Knowledge of Word and Excel. Email (Outlook preferred). Ability to work in the lab. Standing at lab bench, wearing required PPE, comfortable working around mixers, homogenizers, hot water baths, and cosmetic raw materials.

 Pay Range:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $59,700.00 to $70,000.00. 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 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 USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law

Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.


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