Chanel Skin Biology Technician

Chanel is an independent global luxury house renowned for its couture, accessories, fragrances and beauty lines. The Parfums Beauté division combines heritage craftsmanship with scientific R&D to develop prestige fragrance and skincare products. As an employer, Chanel is recognised for high standards, a focus on creative excellence and investment in laboratory and product innovation.

1. Execute in vitro and ex vivo skin biology experiments to support product development, safety assessment and claim substantiation for Parfums Beauté.
2. Perform and maintain primary cell culture and skin explant protocols, including sample preparation, treatment application and viability/readout assays.
3. Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and consumables, ensuring calibration, routine checks and traceability under GLP-like procedures.
4. Collect, analyse and document experimental data; prepare clear technical reports and presentations for R&D and regulatory teams.
5. Contribute to method development and optimisation, troubleshoot assays, and propose improvements to increase robustness and throughput.
6. Ensure compliance with health & safety rules, internal quality systems and applicable cosmetic regulatory requirements.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (formulation, analytical, regulatory) to integrate biological data into product decision-making.

1. Bachelor’s degree (Licence) or higher in biology, biotechnology, cosmetic science or equivalent technical diploma (BTS/DUT) with substantial laboratory experience.
2. Solid practical knowledge of cell biology and skin biology techniques, with demonstrated ability to run reproducible assays.
3. Rigorous laboratory practice, strong record-keeping skills and familiarity with quality frameworks (GLP-like environment).
4. Autonomous problem-solver with strong organisational skills and the ability to work within multidisciplinary project teams.
5. Good written and oral communication skills for clear reporting of technical results.

1. Cell culture
2. Skin explant handling
3. In vitro assay development
4. ELISA
5. qPCR
6. Histology
7. Light/fluorescence microscopy
8. Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
9. Microsoft Office
10. Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Typically 2–4 years of hands-on laboratory experience in cell biology or skin biology, preferably within cosmetics, dermatological or personal care product R&D environments. Experience with ex vivo skin models and assay validation is highly desirable.

Bachelor's degree (Licence) in Biology, Biotechnology, Cosmetic Science or equivalent; technical diplomas (BTS/DUT) with relevant laboratory experience are acceptable.

Chanel fosters an environment that blends artisanal heritage with scientific excellence, particularly within its beauty and fragrance divisions. The workplace emphasises meticulous standards, collaborative R&D and a commitment to innovation while upholding the brand’s luxury identity.