About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
The Senior Product Safety and Toxicology Scientist supports consumer safety assessments for new products and existing formulas from newly acquired brands, managing multiple projects and reviewing toxicology, in vitro, and clinical reports. The role includes research, data analysis, report writing, collaboration with safety, regulatory, and formulation teams, and may require work outside standard hours to accommodate client time zones.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support consumer safety assessments for new products and existing formulas from newly acquired brands.
- Manage multiple projects of varying complexity, prioritize assignments, and meet critical deadlines.
- Conduct initial reviews and gap analyses of toxicology, in vitro, and clinical reports.
- Support onboarding and maintenance work for the Product Safety and Toxicology (PS&T) team.
- Maintain data integrity in ingredient and formula assessments; conduct research and literature reviews; write reports; enter data into databases; and manage large datasets in a detailed, orderly manner.
- Intake, sort, and track safety data.
- Keep senior PS&T management informed of integration project progress.
- Provide clear, frequent status updates to the project toxicologist.
- Research, search literature, record data, interpret results, and write reports across assigned projects.
- Work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions to complete ingredient and formula reviews.
- Collaborate with the Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) group, formulation scientists, and New Brand Empowerment (NBE) teams on data requirements, and communicate safety positions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in toxicology or a related discipline; a master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
- At least 2 years of cosmetic safety experience desired.
- A degree in toxicology, pharmacology, or a health or science field is preferred.
- Familiarity with cosmetics or personal care products is preferred.
- Academic background in scientific data evaluation and analysis is desired.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills are desired.
- Understanding of risk assessment principles is desired.
- Strong English communication skills, written and spoken, are crucial.
- DABT, ERT, or DCST certification is a plus.
- Problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and project management ability are a plus.
- Statistical analysis skills are a plus.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years of cosmetic safety experience desired.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in toxicology or a related discipline; a master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred. A degree in toxicology, pharmacology, or a health or science field is preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Melville, New York, USA — conveniently close to New York City.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 85,000 to USD 110,000 per annum.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive 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. Many benefits are subsidized or fully paid by the company. The position is also eligible for a competitive bonus program, with potential overachievement based on performance and company results.
Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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