Scientist, Research & Development

Kenvue•Summit, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a Scientist, Research & Development. 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 ~ 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
Must be proficient in the English language.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Pharmacy, Material Science or other science or engineering discipline is preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

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.