"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 evolving 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 consistently invested in its research with a high level of ambition. Our 4,100 R&I collaborators are talented and highly qualified, located globally in our key markets, collaborative, and open to the world.
In a world now transformed by digital acceleration and the emergence of new scientific domains, L'Oréal aspires to transform these new opportunities into disruptive innovations closely tied to the evolving expectations of consumers worldwide.
In this context, through the creation of a Green Sciences Incubator, L'Oréal R&I has developed a start-up incubation program in Green Sciences, with the ambition to:
1. Diversify its interaction models with start-ups, especially in areas not covered or less covered by its laboratories.
2. Leverage collaboration with external partners to address the growing challenges of Green Sciences.
3. Develop new ways of working to gain agility and speed with external partners.
In this regard, we are looking for an
Advanced Research Engineer
to reinforce the resources of the Incubator and assist in operational aspects related to new exploratory materials (e.g., Celluloses, Mycelial Materials, proteins...) and conduct bibliographic analysis of patents in new scientific territories.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct bibliographic research on new scientific territories, involving understanding, analysis, and synthesis of documents to impart knowledge to the incubator and guide its choices.
- Identify optimization levers for technologies in cosmetic applications, especially skin and hair, through bibliographic research or exchanges with internal experts.
- Target and contact experts to establish strategies for evaluating/characterizing technologies.
- Ensure good coordination between various internal and external services involved in the project.
- Manage operational points of external collaborations (manipulation plan, ordering/sending of samples, equipment management).
- Welcome and support external service providers from start-ups in internal laboratories.
Profile:
- Scientific background.
- Strong technical skills in physico-chemistry, formulation, polymers and materials, Biotech if possible.
- Good adaptability to different scientific subjects/domains.
- A strong passion for "Green Sciences."
- Solid oral and written English skills and excellent communication (preparation of presentations, meetings + reports).
12-month fixed-term contract starting from January 1, 2024.
The L'Oréal Group believes that differences are a deep source of richness, allowing everyone to grow and challenge themselves. We foster 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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