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

L’Oréal R&I has continuously invested in its research with a very high level of ambition. Our 4,100 R&I employees are talented and highly qualified, based worldwide in our main markets, collaborative, and open to the world.

Within the Department of Human and Environmental Predictive Technologies, we are seeking a Laboratory Group Manager (M/F) for the Environmental area.  You will work in close collaboration with the Human Predictive Technologies, Environmental Safety, Sustainable Development, Analysis, and Digital teams.

Contract type: Permanent

Work location: Aulnay-sous-Bois

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Supervise the 2 laboratories integrating the fate and effects on the environment
• Lead the methodological development required to anticipate regulations and meet our sustainable development commitments
• Participate in the development of the strategy and manage our research programs
• Supervise the management of outsourced environmental tests Identify ad hoc scientific partners, propose and manage external collaborations
• Participate as an expert in international working groups

Your assets for success:

• Education, level of study: Minimum Master's degree (Bac +5) in Ecotoxicology or Environmental Assessment Professional experience: Minimum 10 years of experience as a laboratory manager in environment and/or environmental assessment
• Required scientific/technical skills: Ecotoxicology, knowledge of standardized tests to measure the effects and fate of chemical substances in the environment Development of laboratory methods to study the environmental impact of chemical substances, particularly on aquatic environments, combining analysis and digital technology Mastery of environmental risk assessment methods. Knowledge of environmental regulations (REACH, CLP, etc.). Experience in laboratory management Mastery of statistical, IT and computational tools.
• Fluent English

You are:

A manager capable of developing their teams. A recognized scientific expert in the field of ecotoxicology. An effective communicator capable of explaining complex concepts. A manager able to work in a team and in project mode A player committed to the company's sustainable development approach.

If you identify with this position, apply by attaching your CV in PDF format.

The L'Oréal Group is convinced that diversity is a profound source of wealth, which allows everyone to grow and challenge themselves.  We promote 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 be bold and never censor themselves. Your recruiter is trained to listen to your needs if you wish to share them.

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