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.

In the department of Open Innovation R&I, we are looking for an Intern. 

Type of contract: 6 months 

Location:  Bangalore, India

We are looking to hire an Open Innovation - Intern for our Open Innovation Team based in Bangalore to navigate and scout the universe of deeptech opportunities in India for the most promising solutions for cosmetic applications.

As an Intern, your main responsibilities are: 

• Scouting & Analysis: Research and identify promising startups in the fields of computational chemistry, Biology, AI and related areas relevant to L'Oréal's innovation strategy. Analyze their technologies, business models, and potential for collaboration. Prepare concise reports and presentations summarizing your findings.
• POP conceptualization of shortlisted OI opportunities, Rapid simplex formulation prototyping and evaluation 
• Characterization of prototypes/materials/OI products, data generation and interpretation 
• Project Management Support: Provide support to ongoing open innovation projects, including tracking progress, organizing meetings, and preparing materials.

To succeed in this position, you have: 

• Master's or PhD degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Computational Chemistry/Biology, or a related field.

• Experience with AI/machine learning algorithms, computational chemistry/Biology tools and their application to chemical and biological data will be advantageous
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply your scientific and analytical skills in a real-world setting. You will gain valuable experience in open innovation processes, startup scouting, and the intersection of beauty and technology. You'll contribute to projects that leverage data-driven approaches to identify and evaluate novel ingredients, and technologies

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume in PDF. 

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!