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Apprenticeship

Île-de-France

Clichy

Research & Innovation

Full

• Time

04-Feb-2026

12-MONTH APPRENTICESHIP – Starting September 2026 – Research & Innovation – Green Sciences & Beauty Innovation – Master’s Degree (Year 1 or 2)

Life is too short for a boring career! 🚀

At L'Oréal Group, there is no such thing as routine. Here, creativity is a superpower that transforms every idea into a major impact.

Our work environment should inspire us as much as our passions do. Whether within our iconic brands, across international markets, or through our multiple divisions, the opportunities to grow here are simply... limitless.

90% of our apprentices are proud to work at L’Oréal Group.88% of our apprentices recommend L’Oréal for an internship. (Internal “Care Connect Survey,” November 2025)

Ready for this unique experience? Don't waste any time and discover our offer.

Your Missions

As a member of the Augmented Beauty, Open Innovation, or L'Oréal for the Future entities, your objectives will be concrete and your responsibilities stimulating. Guided by our experts and depending on the project, you will actively participate in:

• Preserving Natural Resources: You will work on the sustainability of natural ingredients used in our products. In the context of climate change, you will help understand the risks to our strategic supply chains and identify solutions with our partners to secure these essential resources.
• Environmental Footprint Assessment: You will contribute to improving tools for measuring the ecological impact of cosmetic ingredients. You will participate in collecting and analyzing data related to carbon and biodiversity to ensure our future products meet the highest standards for planetary protection.
• Exploring the Innovation Ecosystem: You will maintain an active watch on the world of start-ups and new technologies related to sustainable development. You will analyze innovative solutions, create summary reports, and provide strategic recommendations to integrate these new opportunities within the Group.
• Deploying Digital and Data Solutions: You will bridge the gap between scientific research and digital tools. You will participate in developing programming tools to facilitate the use of our algorithms, analyze data to improve our processes, and help modernize our ways of working through digital technology.
• Scientific Experimentation and Prototyping: You will take charge of the technical progress of research projects. This includes conducting laboratory tests to study interactions between formulas and the skin, optimizing new prototypes (products or connected devices), and analyzing their performance.
• Cross-functional Project Coordination: You will work closely with many internal teams (safety, evaluation, marketing) and external partners. You will ensure regular project follow-up and communicate your results clearly and structurally during official presentations.

Skills you will develop in this role: Scientific project management, strategic analysis of sustainable innovations, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary partners.

Your Profile

• You are a Master’s student (Year 4/5) at a university or engineering school (specializing in Innovation, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Chemistry, or Data), looking for a one-year apprenticeship.
• You are able to provide an apprenticeship or professionalization contract issued by a training organization.
• You are fluent in English and French.
• You are proficient in marketing project management (360° activations, collateral development, etc.), content production (agency management, pre/post-production follow-up, writing and translating product pages), event organization, and you are comfortable with the Office Pack (notably Excel and PowerPoint).
• You have strong analytical and synthesis skills, are creative and proactive, excellent in communication (briefs, relationships, presentations), organized, rigorous, and autonomous.

Your Benefits

• Annual profit-sharing and incentive schemes (Intéressement / Participation)
• Health insurance and life insurance (Mutuelle / Prévoyance)
• Group Savings Plan
• Works Council (CSE)
• 75% of transportation costs covered by L’Oréal Group
• 1 day of remote work per week
• 25 days of paid leave per year
• 8 days of rest (RTT) per year
• L’Oréal Group Perks: Access to the L'Oréal Learning Platform to boost your development, Employee Sales at preferential rates, and "Friends & Family" flash sales.
• Depending on the campus: Gym & Concierge services.

The Recruitment Process

• Recruiter Interview (30 min): To introduce yourself and discuss the position & L’Oréal Group.
• Meeting with your potential future manager (45 min): To discuss the missions of the role.

L’Oréal Group

Join L'Oréal, the world leader in beauty, present in more than 150 countries with a portfolio of 37 international brands divided into four divisions: Consumer Products, Professional Products, Dermatological Beauty, and Luxe.

At L’Oréal, we create beauty that moves the world. Our mission is to invent the future of beauty by combining the best of technology, science, and natural inspiration to offer everyone inclusive, responsible, and forward-looking beauty.

Because equal opportunity and diversity are core values of the Group, as a beauty leader, we consider every application.

Regardless of your gender identity, sexual orientation, visible or invisible disability, social or cultural origins, health status, age, religion, or any other element that makes you unique, our teams will study your profile with care.

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