Who We Are

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

At L’Oréal Research & Innovation we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech. We invest heavily in cutting-edge research, leveraging advanced technologies to understand skin, hair, and microbiome, while discovering new active ingredients and launching outperforming formulas. Our 4,100 L'Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives.

A Day in the Life

In this key transversal role within our Preformulation team, you will play a crucial part in the fast prototyping of bioactives and functional actives for skin and hair formulations. You will bridge the gap between raw material discovery and formulation development by leveraging your expertise in physicochemical characterization and rapid prototype delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Fast Prototyping: Rapidly design, develop, and deliver formulation prototypes incorporating novel bioactives and functional actives for skin and hair care.

• Physicochemical Characterization: Perform rigorous physicochemical evaluations (e.g., rheology, stability, particle size analysis, compatibility studies) to assess and ensure prototype viability.

• Collaboration: Work closely with synthesis, biology, and advanced formulation labs to translate innovative active ingredients into stable, high-performance vehicle systems.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Interpret complex datasets, troubleshoot formulation challenges, and document findings to guide decision-making and project progression.

• Innovation & Agility: Stay updated on emerging preformulation trends, testing methodologies, and prototyping technologies to accelerate speed-to-market.

We Are Looking For

•  Education: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Applied/Industrial Chemistry, Cosmetic Science/ Technology or a related discipline.

•  Experience: 5+ years of hands-on industrial or research experience in formulation development OR physicochemical characterization of skin and hair formulations.

 Technical & Soft Skills:

• Strong expertise in preformulation science and rapid prototyping methodologies.
• Proficiency in handling and characterizing active ingredients (bioactives and functional actives).
•  Hands-on experience with analytical and physicochemical characterization equipment
•  Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent cross-functional collaboration, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and clear communication skills.

What’s In It For You

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference
  
  

We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.