LVMH Lab Formulation Engineer
About LVMH
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world leader in luxury, unites more than 75 distinguished Maisons across fashion and leather goods, wines and spirits, perfumes and cosmetics, watches and jewelry, and selective retailing. As an employer, the Group offers a uniquely international environment where heritage, creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit meet. It cultivates exceptional talent through mobility, mentoring, and rigorous learning, while empowering teams to shape the future of desirable, sustainable luxury. LVMH seeks individuals who combine excellence with curiosity, aesthetic sensibility with business acumen, and respect for tradition with the courage to innovate.
LVMH Recherche seeks Lab Formulation Engineer in Pudong, Shanghai to drive innovation in cosmetic product development with global regulatory expertise.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive innovation by identifying breakthrough opportunities through competitive product analysis and emerging market trends
- Establish strategic partnerships with suppliers and specialized local subcontractors to co-develop novel materials and processes
- Develop new formulas aligned with marketing briefs, quality standards, and regulatory and toxicological constraints
- Execute comprehensive formulation testing, including stability monitoring, physical characterization, and cosmetic evaluations
- Prepare and submit technical dossiers and samples to internal and external partners for approval
- Adjust materials and processes to meet cost, sensory, and performance targets
- Report information and risks to line management and project leadership
- Ensure project handover to the industrialization phase and monitor stability profiles
- Maintain traceability of actions in daily project management tools
- Participate in laboratory operations, including workspace organization and raw material management
- Drive continuous improvement and laboratory safety initiatives
- Escalate any operational failure or potential risk impacting brand integrity or corporate reputation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline (preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in cosmetic formulation or product development roles
- Advanced knowledge of chemistry and physico-chemistry
- Comprehensive understanding of cosmetic raw materials and their functional characteristics
- End-to-end product development expertise from concept to industrialization
- Working knowledge of global cosmetic regulations (EU, FDA, China)
- Proficiency with analytical instruments (rheometers, pH meters, viscometers, spectrophotometers)
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose technical issues through data-driven insights
- Capacity to synthesize complex data into structured written reports
- Clear oral presentation skills for communicating technical findings to cross-functional teams
- Expertise in sensory evaluation techniques for texture and fragrance assessment
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of working experience in cosmetic formulation engineering, product development, or related R&D roles within the beauty and personal care industry. Demonstrated track record of successfully developing and launching cosmetic products from concept through industrialization, with hands-on laboratory experience and supplier collaboration.
Education
Master's degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline is preferred. Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent scientific field is required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Pudong, Shanghai, China — conveniently close to Shanghai.
Culture
LVMH fosters a culture where creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit come together across an exceptional portfolio of luxury Maisons. As an employer, it offers a dynamic, international environment that values excellence, innovation, and the transmission of savoir-faire while encouraging each talent to contribute to the long-term desirability of its brands.
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