R&I Trainee: Scientific Storytelling & Innovation

L'Oréal

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

31 hours ago

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Job summary

L'Oréal seeks a proactive Research & Innovation trainee to support scientific storytelling and valorisation of cosmetic technologies in Woodlands, Johannesburg. You will translate technical evidence into clear narratives and develop assets that showcase active ingredients, product performance and science behind innovations.

Join a structured program of coaching and projects to build foundational skills across content development, consumer insight and cross-functional collaboration within a

Qualifications

Degree in life sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, cosmetic science or related field.
Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to simplify complex info.
Analytical thinking, curiosity and willingness to learn.
Digital fluency and curiosity about AI-enabled tools and new formats.

Responsibilities

Translate complex scientific information into engaging narratives for cosmetics tech.
Develop scientific assets for touchpoints (presentations, explainers, videos).
Incorporate consumer insights to make narratives accessible and credible.
Coordinate inputs across R&I, labs, evaluation intelligence and marketing.
Share knowledge through presentations and educational materials.

Skills

Scientific storytelling

Written & verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Consumer insight

Education

Life sciences / chemistry / cosmetic science degree

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Join a structured program of coaching and projects to build foundational skills across content development, consumer insight and cross-functional collaboration within a

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