WHO WE ARE

Our Brands: The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Prescriptives, Lab Series, Origins, Tommy Hilfiger, MAC, Kiton, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Donna Karan New York, DKNY, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Michael Kors, Darphin, Tom Ford, Smashbox, Ermenegildo Zegna, AERIN, RODIN olio lusso, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, By Kilian, BECCA, Too Faced and Dr. Jart+.

Our Heritage: Since Estée Lauder founded our Company in 1946 with four cosmetics products and unlimited dreams, we have grown virtually every year on the key principles she established: creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. The Estée Lauder Companies are committed to building world-class brands by developing talented people. We champion a professional organization that emphasizes excellences at every level. Our people are our greatest asset and the success of our company is the result of the talent, passion, and vision of our creative and highly dedicated employees, who set a global standard for innovation, service and quality. The Canadian Supply Chain and Canadian Innovation Centre is at the core of that innovative spirit. (http://www.elcompanies.com/who-we-are/the-lauder-family)

Our Culture & Values: Our culture is often described as a rare mix of family values with a high-performing public company with a mission of “Bringing the best to everyone we touch and being the best in everything we do. This unique mix translates into a caring, collaborative and compassionate workplace that is also demanding – with a competitive spirit that is a powerful source of motivation. Above all else, there is a focus on long-term, sustainable growth which engenders loyalty and commitment from internal and external stakeholders. We are a values-driven organization. Our actions are rooted in the Lauder Family values of respect for the individual, uncompromising ethics and integrity, generosity of spirit and fearless persistence. Building on these core values we also abide by the following principles: http://www.elcompanies.com/who-we-are/culture-and-values.

To learn more about our unique corporate culture in Canada, please visit LinkedIn.

POSITION SUMMARY

The cosmetic industry is a dynamic, creative and exciting industry. The candidate will work in the lab to formulate colour cosmetic products with varying degrees of complexity. He/she/They will develop new product ideas/concepts that will provide consumer inspiring formulas and future growth for the company. The individual will ensure the timely completion of product development activities from bench to market.

THE ROLE

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the formulation and development of calendarized colour cosmetic products and modifications of existing products with minimal supervision and technical competency
• Develops colour makeup formulations and processes firmly based upon a science-based approach
• Operate laboratory equipment, follow R&D procedures, and document development and experimental results
• Confirms formulation stability and ensures commercial feasibility.
• Collaborates with Process Development & contributes in establishing manufacturing procedures.
• Follows projects from prototype development through manufacturing.
• Designs & conducts experiments, summarizes data from experiments. Communicates results to discuss next steps with senior team members.
• Recognizes & shares new approaches/observations to drive innovations.
• Actively searches and develops new ideas/concepts, breakthrough technologies from a variety of industries, and be able to translate into tangible cosmetic products.
• Stays abreast of developing trends in the Cosmetic field.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, safety, and GMP.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science required, Masters or Ph.D. an asset
• 3-5 years hands-on, related experience
• Project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Team player with groups both inside and outside of the organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry and broad cosmetic/drug regulatory experience preferred.
• Fully proficient and experienced with Windows Office, Excel and Outlook and computer applications.