L’Oréal USA 2025 Research & Innovation Management Trainee Program

The L’Oréal USA Research & Innovation Management Trainee Program is a two-year rotational program within R&I. Our mission is to attract, develop, and retain, high-potential individuals who have the drive and ability to grow into managerial and technical leadership positions cross-functionally within L’Oréal R&I.

What are we expecting out of our trainees? You should…

•       Show curiosity and challenge status quo

• Listen and communicate effectively

•       Take initiative with courage and transparency

•       Act fast and make well-informed decisions, always acting ethically

•       Strive to excel, self-direct, and have a strong work ethic

•       Be proactive and self-motivated 

•       Be resourceful – know how to influence and drive results 

•       Be competitive AND collaborative 

•       Think analytically AND creatively 

THE PROGRAM

This immersive experience is the entry point for top talent that want to be part of a global powerhouse with over 35+ brands. The Program includes rotations within a two-year accelerated program that provides structured and robust onboarding.

What You Will Gain 

·Foster an extensive internal network early on in your career.

·Sense of community in program as well as after graduation.

·Leadership, management and strategy skills.

·Strong professional network within R&I and across L’Oréal Divisions.

·Big picture understanding of L’Oréal USA and potential career paths.

·Exposure to senior leadership members within R&I.

·Opportunity to mentor/coach new members joining the program.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Recent bachelor's graduate in May 2025 with a BS or BA in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biological Sciences or related sciences
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, through internships, university coursework, extra-curricular activities, part-time work, etc.
• Possesses strong collaboration and communication skills to build relationships with key partner groups
• Good problem solving and decision making skills. Displays a sense of urgency and initiative with creativity and flexibility
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously.  
• Creative and self-motivated. Be able to think out of the box and willing to take an extra step to get job done
• Effective communicator of ideas, project goals, and expected results.  
• Highly motivated and independent thinker who works well in a faced paced environment and who seeks to go beyond their current knowledge and skill set in order to solve problems, resolve issues, and ensure goals are met.   
• Participates and/or leads as a departmental representative in inter-departmental teams and senior management meetings.  
• Demonstrates flexibly, resolve and positive outlook to ensure success of projects.  
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent ongoing basis without requiring future sponsorship 

Stand Out Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a total GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Showcased ability to work in a professional, dynamic environment through previous internship or relevant work experience. This include part-time work, work study, side-gigs, freelancing, volunteering, summer work, or internships
• Demonstrated leadership ability and interest in Research through your academics, extra-curricular activities, or professional/volunteer work
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, through internships, university coursework, extra-curricular activities, part-time work, etc.
• Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience in order to present out key research findings

Who We Are

Join us at L’Oréal, the world’s #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we’ve been transforming, fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and better place for everyone & our planet.

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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please email [email protected]. Please note this email will only respond to specific requests for assistance completing the application as a request for accommodation for a disability. All others will not be considered.