Analytical Chemist & Lab Manager, Atelier

Estée Lauder; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of luxury beauty products as an Analytical Chemist & Lab Manager. This exciting role involves collaborating with fragrance houses and internal teams to innovate and enhance the quality of a diverse portfolio of brands. You will manage laboratory operations, develop analytical methods, and support quality assessments, all while contributing to a culture of inclusivity and excellence. If you are passionate about fragrance and chemistry, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience analyzing perfumes for fragrances, cosmetics, skin, or hair products.
• Familiarity with fragrance ingredient extraction processes.

Responsabilités

• Manage laboratory equipment qualification and maintenance.
• Develop new analytical methodologies for fragrance measurements.
• Create SOPs for analytical equipment.

Connaissances

Analytical Chemistry

Laboratory Management

Fragrance Analysis

Attention to Detail

Independent Work

Formation

MSc in Chemistry

Outils

Analytical Equipment

Description du poste

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Description

As part of the ground-breaking Atelier team and fragrance Product Development organization, this role will be in service of the global brands, contributing to end-to-end fragrance support, boosting product innovation, driving go-to-market speed & agility, and enhancing artisanal quality of ELC products. This individual will bring new fragrance capabilities to the enterprise as we grow and develop in this category, reporting directly to the VP Atelier Site Leader and working closely with the VP Technical Perfumery.

The Analytical Chemist & Lab Manager plays a key role in the development and assessment of perfumes and scented products. The position will provide technical perfumery support to co-create, ideate, and incubate with Fragrance Houses, internal partners, and external partners to create breakthrough innovations within the Estee Lauder Companies’ portfolio of brands.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing laboratory equipment qualification and maintenance
• Supporting fragrance measurements through analytical equipment in the Atelier
• Developing new analytical methodologies
• Ensuring data is structured and recorded for analysis and AI initiatives
• Creating SOPs for analytical equipment
• Establishing systems for lab equipment management and documentation
• Implementing consistent global analytical methods
• Supporting quality parameter definitions for ingredients with Fragrance Evaluator and Fragrance Compounder

Qualifications

• MSc minimum in chemistry or analytical chemistry
• 3-5 years of experience analyzing perfumes for fragrances, cosmetics, skin, or hair products; global fragrance house experience preferred
• Familiarity with fragrance ingredient extraction processes
• Strong technical rigor and attention to detail
• Independent, self-motivated, and proactive
• Good command of English for communication and emails is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Estée Lauder Companies, we are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe that every individual brings unique value and we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, and disabilities.