[2025] LOA - FR - R&I - CDI - Microbiology Technician (m/f)

L'oreal Usa; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading cosmetic company is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join their Research & Innovation team in Paris. You will be responsible for performing microbiological analyses and interpreting complex data to support product innovation. Candidates should have a degree in Microbiology, experience in the cosmetic or food industry, and strong analytical skills. This role offers an inclusive and empowering work environment where you can grow your career while contributing to groundbreaking advancements in beauty products.

Prestations

Growth opportunities

Responsibility from day 1

Inclusive work environment

Contribution to social causes

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology or Biological Analysis required.
• Experience in microbiology within cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or food industries.
• Proficiency in microbiological analysis techniques.

Responsabilités

• Perform rigorous microbiological analyses in compliance with Q-EHS rules.
• Conduct technical studies, including method optimization.
• Analyze complex microbiological data using digital tools.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Technical study development

Microbiological techniques

Digital tools proficiency

Teamwork

Formation

Higher education degree in Microbiology or Biological Analysis

Outils

LIMS

PowerBI

Description du poste

As a Microbiology Technician, you will join our Research & Innovation team at the Chevilly site. Reporting to Margaux François Elissalde, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality of our products and consumer safety, while contributing to cutting‑edge innovation projects (e.g., probiotics, beauty devices, food supplements).

Responsibilities

• Perform rigorous microbiological analyses (challenge tests, cleanliness controls, identifications) in strict compliance with Q‑EHS rules and established procedures.
• Independently conduct technical studies, including protocol development, method optimisation, and the exploration of new techniques.
• Analyse and interpret complex microbiological data using digital tools (LIMS, PowerBI) to turn raw results into actionable insights for product innovation.
• Actively participate in the development of new tests to support innovation, especially for food supplements and probiotics.

Requirements

We are looking for an individual with strong intellectual curiosity and scientific rigor. Your ability to quickly learn new methods and your comfort with digital tools will be major assets.

• A higher education degree (equivalent to Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Microbiology or Biological Analysis.
• Confirmed experience in microbiology within the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or food industry.
• Mastery of fundamental and alternative microbiological analysis techniques (e.g., flow cytometry, molecular biology).
• Strong data analysis skills and an aptitude for digital tools.
• An excellent team spirit, autonomy, and a proactive, proposal‑driven mindset.

Benefits

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!).
• Real responsibility from day 1 – there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal.
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation, as well as people with disabilities, are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated.
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger – many of our brands have societal/environmental causes that make a concrete difference.

About L’Oréal

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ’Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while staying committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone and our planet. At L’Oréal Research & Innovation we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech, investing heavily in cutting‑edge research and advanced technologies to understand skin, hair and microbiome, discover new active ingredients and launch outperforming formulas. Our 4,100 L’Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustworthy, sustainable and responsible beauty products and experiences that change people’s lives.

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.