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.
The Scientist supports innovation-driven preclinical biological research on new ingredients and technologies. This role contributes to the innovation pipeline and claim substantiation through independent experimental execution, data interpretation, and day-to-day laboratory support across assigned projects. The position requires a solution-oriented scientist who can work with minimal supervision, deliver technical results aligned with project objectives, and contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory methods and workflows.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and optimize cell culture and other preclinical biological studies in support of innovation, ingredient evaluation, and claim substantiation.
- Support the screening, evaluation, and efficacy testing of raw materials, technologies, and experimental approaches.
- Perform biochemical and immunochemical techniques, as well as histology, immunohistochemistry and microscopy.
- Analyze, interpret, and summarize experimental data, and recommend next steps based on project objectives and study outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely laboratory documentation, records, and study summaries.
- Communicate study progress, technical findings, and key learnings to project teams and stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve laboratory methods, processes, and systems to support efficiency, quality, and business agility.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners to advance innovation programs and support broader R&D objectives.
- Contribute to a collaborative laboratory environment by sharing knowledge, supporting team goals, and serving as a resource within the group.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience in academic, industrial, or preclinical research settings.
- Hands-on experience with cell culture and standard laboratory practices.
- Experience with biochemical and immunochemical techniques, including ELISA and Western blotting, as well as histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and fluorescent imaging.
- Experience supporting preclinical research, biological model systems, or related efficacy testing.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, independently execute experiments, and draw sound conclusions from data.
- Strong documentation, organization, and record-keeping skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate results and recommendations.
- Basic understanding of statistics and data interpretation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, curiosity, adaptability, and a strong motivation to learn and contribute in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Pay Range:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $80,000.00. 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 [email protected].
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.
