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Île-de-France
Aulnay-sous-Bois
Research & Innovation
Full - Time
11-Dec-2024

For more than hundred years, L’Oréal believes that beauty needs Science. In a world now transformed by digital technology and the emergence of new scientific domains, we are confident in our ability to turn these opportunities into major innovations, closely linked to the new consumer expectations all over the world. Science & Technology are allowing us to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives. 

L’Oréal Research & Innovation (R&I) has continuously invested upstream in its research with a high level of ambition. Our 4 100 L'Oréal R&I people are talented and highly skilled, located in major markets, working in a cooperative way, open to the world.

Within the Biopolymers, Textures & Coating Materials ingredient category, we are seeking a Research Engineer (M/F) to support our laboratory work focusing on thickeners.


Contract Type: 6-month fixed-term 

contract Location: Aulnay-sous-Bois, France 

Start Date: January 2025


Your Main Responsibilities:

  • Conduct literature reviews and analyze the state of the art regarding pre-identified innovative ingredient combinations (publications/patents, internal documentation).
  • Test new ingredients or new ingredient combinations (e.g., texturizing polymers) in the pre-formulation laboratory (Aulnay).
  • Characterize the functional properties of the gels formed: suspending power, emulsifying capacity, stability, and initial sensory properties in partnership with the DI SPF in Chevilly.
  • Manage generated data, database entry, result traceability, and data analysis using digital tools.
  • Summarize results in presentations/reports for the project team.


Your Assets for Success:

  • Master's degree/Engineering degree in Chemistry: Physical Chemistry, Formulation, Polymers.
  • Technical skills and good laboratory practices, including basic and/or advanced knowledge of formulation and emulsification techniques, preferably with prior experience in pre-formulation or formulation.
  • Knowledge of the chemistry and physical chemistry of dispersed systems, analysis, and characterization, particularly rheology.
  • Curiosity, scientific rigor, data and literature analysis skills, communication skills, critical thinking, and a desire for teamwork.

If you see yourself in this role, please apply by attaching your CV in PDF format.


The L'Oréal Group is convinced that difference is a deep source of wealth, that allows everyone to grow, to challenge themselves and to go further. We strongly encourage everyone to always dare and never censor themselves. Skills can always be learnt. We will be delighted to exchange with you! 


To discover our scientific and technical functions at l'Oréal Research & Innovation, please check our career website : https://careers.loreal.com/en_US/content/ResearchInnovations?3_4_3=128 
Click here to discover the 3 key steps of our recruitment process: https://bit.ly/RIrecruitment




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