Chanel Chemistry Laboratory Manager

Pantin • France

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Chanel, a prestigious independent luxury brand, is renowned for its commitment to creative freedom and human potential. As part of the Chanel Parfums Beauté division, the company is dedicated to unveiling the unique beauty of every woman through its perfumes, makeup, and skincare products. With a strong focus on research and innovation, Chanel operates five research centers staffed by over 250 scientists, all striving to create the next generation of Chanel products. The Chemistry Laboratory, a vital component of the Scientific Expertise Division, plays a strategic role in product development amidst increasing regulatory and scientific demands.

1. Develop and validate analytical methods from ultra-trace to ingredient level.
2. Support product development and industrialization processes.
3. Evaluate, validate, and monitor the quality of raw materials.
4. Lead and secure new developments, including regulatory and stability dossiers and analytical control plans.
5. Identify and propose solutions to undesirable chemical and physicochemical phenomena.
6. Support innovation and research by conducting physicochemical studies to understand in-situ phenomena, interactions, and reactions.
7. Structure scientific monitoring and ensure awareness of analytical methods, technologies, and regulatory changes.
8. Provide technical-regulatory expertise and participate in interprofessional groups.
9. Lead the annual surveillance campaign.
10. Drive laboratory performance by developing team members, ensuring analysis reliability, and strategically planning activities.
11. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and unite the team around shared ambitious objectives.

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or a related field.
2. 5 to 10 years of laboratory experience in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or food industry.

1. Leadership and team management.
2. Results-oriented with strong analytical skills.
3. Scientific curiosity and problem-solving abilities.
4. Ability to thrive in a demanding environment with varied and evolving challenges.

5 to 10 years of laboratory experience in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or food industry.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or a related field.

Employees will be immersed in a dynamic, innovative, and learning-focused environment where creativity and human values are prioritized.

Chanel offers a unique work environment characterized by its innovative methods and processes, whether in creativity, development, or industrialization. The company values diversity in all its forms and believes that the uniqueness of each individual contributes to the richness of its teams.