Microbiologist

Job description / Role

L'Oréal Research & Innovation might be exactly the place you have always been looking for !

For more than hundred years, L’Oréal believes that beauty needs Science. In a world now transformed by digital technology and the emergence of new scientific Domains, we are confident in our ability to turn these opportunities into major innovations, closely linked to the new consumer expectations all over the world. Science & Technology are allowing us to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives.

L’Oréal R&I has continuously invested upstream in its research with a high level of ambition. Our 4000 L'Oréal R&I people are talented and highly skilled, located in major markets, working in a cooperative way, opened to the world.

• Carrying out microbiological analysis for cosmetic products (challenge-tests, microbiological cleanliness checks, identifications, etc.) in compliance with established procedures and protocols (safety, quality assurance and traceability rules).
• Handling of micro-organisms of class less than or equal to 2 in compliance with the legislation in force.
• Creation and management of strains of micro-organisms at -80°C and at 4°C.
• Computer input of analysis results (as soon as possible).
• Management of internal studies on technical subjects, with development and optimization of protocols, analysis and ex of results, writing of study reports.
• Participation in the animation and improvement of quality assurance system for the Labs.
• Participation in the training of new technicians, technical supervision of trainees, knowledge transfer and know-how.
• Active participation in the life of the laboratory: maintenance of the workstation and associated devices, management of the laboratory's equipment fleet (monitoring of maintenance, metrology, and troubleshooting), management of stocks and orders of reagents and consumables.

Requirements

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL/SCIENTIFIC SKILLS
• Mastery of basic microbiology techniques (handling under sterile conditions, cleanliness checks, counts, identifications, etc.)
• Ease of adaptation and assimilation of new knowledge and new computer tools (e.g., LIMS Microbiology, etc.).
• Rigor and sensitivity to quality and safety aspects.
• Facilitate and encourage teamwork and organization.
• Critical thinking, strength of proposals.
• Analytical and synthesis skills.
• Editorial facilities
• Autonomy

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelors or master’s in microbiology. 2-3 years of experience in microbiology and good hygiene practice in cosmetic or pharmaceuticals industry.

PS. The position will, administratively, be on third party rolls.

About the Company

For more than a century, we have devoted our energy and our competencies solely to one business: beauty. We have chosen to offer our expertise in the service of women and men worldwide, meeting the infinite diversity of their beauty desires. We are committed to fulfilling this mission ethically and responsibly.