For over a century, L'Oréal has operated on the idea that beauty needs science. In a world now transformed by digital acceleration and the emergence of new scientific domains, we are confident in our ability to turn these new opportunities into disruptive innovations closely aligned with the new expectations of consumers worldwide. Science and technology enable us to invent beauty products and experiences that are safe, reliable, sustainable, and responsible, ultimately changing people's lives.

L'Oréal R&I has continuously invested in its research with a high level of ambition. Our 3,800 R&I collaborators are talented, highly qualified, spread worldwide in our key markets, collaborative, and open to the world.

Within the L'Oréal for the Future direction, the Environmental Sciences and Eco-design Strategy department undertakes various missions to improve the understanding and consideration of the environmental impact of cosmetic products, aid in the eco-design of these products, and develop evaluation methods.

We are looking for an experienced Life Cycle Analysis Engineer.

You will:

- Develop and manage a portfolio of operational projects to analyze the environmental impact of ingredients, raw materials, formulations, or finished products (formula and packaging) using Life Cycle Analysis (LCA).

- Act as the interface between various Group entities (R&I, Industry, Purchasing, Communication) and external stakeholders (Suppliers, external experts).

- Ensure operational coordination, as well as analysis and presentation of results on these projects.

- Contribute to LCAs of subcontracted formulations or finished products for eco-design purposes or environmental claims, bringing technical expertise and critical analysis of results.

- Manage databases characterizing the environmental impacts of ingredients and raw materials in our portfolio.

- Ensure data quality and availability for the proper functioning of the Group's product eco-design tools.

- Contribute to scientific monitoring and the evaluation and development of new LCA approaches or methods.

- Represent the Group at scientific congresses and in technical working groups at the national and international levels.

You have:

- A Master's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Agronomy.

- Professional experience of 3 years in conducting LCAs on chemical products and project management in this field.

- Experience in leading technical working groups.

- Interest in the environment and sustainable development.

- Knowledge and operational practice of LCA methods, impact analysis, and dedicated software (preferably SimaPro).

- Knowledge of LCA applications for regulatory or sustainable development purposes, coupled with a good understanding of national and international issues, particularly within the European Community.

- Organizational, development, and project management skills - related to the diversity of situations and contexts.

- Leadership in leading working groups and advocating for L'Oréal's interests externally.

- Fluent in English.

You are:

- Autonomous.

- Possessing a high level of operational rigor and result-oriented.

- Having practical sense applied to the industrial context.

- Having excellent writing skills.

- Having a developed sense of interpersonal relationships and communication.

- Able to work in a multidisciplinary and international context.

The L'Oréal Group believes that diversity is a profound source of wealth, allowing everyone to grow and challenge themselves. We encourage work environments where everyone can be themselves regardless of gender, origin, age, disability, physical appearance, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We strongly encourage everyone to dare and never censor themselves. Your recruiter is trained to listen to your potential needs if you wish to share them.

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