For over a century, L'Oréal has operated on the principle that beauty needs science. In today's world, 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 aligned with the evolving 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 Research & Innovation has continuously invested in its research with a very high level of ambition. Our 4,000 R&I employees are talented and highly qualified, based around the world in our key markets, collaborative, and open to the world.
Join the L'Oréal adventure and become an Internpreneur!
Within our Research & Innovation department, we have two internship opportunities in Evaluation Intelligence:
Opportunity 1: Data Analyst & Sensory Scientist (2 years)
Missions:
Data Management: Process data (cross-referencing, database design considerations, etc.), participate in data governance activities (data structuring, accessibility, standardization).
Data Quality: Evaluate data quality using L'Oréal Group methodology, implement quality controls in collaboration with business experts, identify data corrections with data and business experts, and implement them as needed, monitor data quality.
Data Analysis: Build KPIs, perform exploratory and statistical analyses on cognitive sensory data, support the team with ad-hoc study requests.
Data Science: Develop relevant machine learning models based on literature reviews applied to sensory and cognitive sciences.
Opportunity 2: Claims Department Intern - Evaluation Intelligence (1 year)
Regarding claims related to color protection or color fastness, the goal is to define an acceptability threshold to achieve more relevant results from a consumer perspective. Currently, our measured values are not correlated with a perception threshold, making our claims less robust because we lack an established acceptability limit.
Opportunity 3: Apprentice Development Method Engineer (2 years)
Missions:
Develop a more robust, operator-independent method by eliminating scoring biases related to lighting conditions and technician eye fatigue to save time on dandruff scoring.
Conduct a comprehensive literature review.
Work in project mode with internal and external stakeholders.
Plan and monitor tasks.
Analyze generated data and provide critical feedback for improvements.
Create a validation report.
Communicate to business units and stakeholders.
Integrate an inclusive dimension (different curl patterns).
Eligibility Requirements:
You are pursuing a Master's degree (4th/5th year of higher education).
You are looking for a 1 or 2-year contract (depending on the offer).
Your contract starts in September.
Your school must be able to issue an apprenticeship contract.
Your Profile:
Studies in Cognitive or Sensory Science, Sensory Analysis, Agronomy, Specialization in Statistics, Engineering School.
Studies or experience in Evaluation (cosmetics).
Physical Measurements, Imaging, Biology
Data and Digital (AI) skills.
Analytical and summarizing skills.
Good level of English (B2 minimum), French is a plus.
Excellent teamwork skills and ability to work independently.
Results-oriented and not afraid to take initiatives.
Motivated by science and innovation.
Benefits and Compensation:
Compensation based on your level of study.
Access to the company restaurant.
Unlimited access to our online training platform with over 4,000 resources.
Integration into the community of 200 Research & Innovation interns and apprentices.
Personalized HR support to guide your development.
Participation in Innovation Games, project-based work with other interns and apprentices, creating beauty that moves the world forward.
Our Transparent Recruitment Process:
Here are the steps:
APPLY: Send us your resume (no cover letter needed).
HR DISCUSSION: The recruitment team will contact you to learn more about your goals.
INTERVIEW WITH THE TEAM: Your resume will be shared with managers. They will request to meet you if your profile matches their needs.
And as a bonus…
There are no secrets: the best candidates come prepared! Discover L'Oréal and its Research & Innovation department. Learn about the career path of Thomas, now a formulation engineer at L'Oréal, after an initial internship within the group and a VIE (International Internship Program) in Asia. We mentioned the Innovation Games; discover the first edition here. Don't miss out on recruitment tips to improve your resume and impress your recruiter during the interview!
