Chanel Laboratory Technician
- Location
- Verneuil-en-HalatteOiseFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.
Chanel seeks a Laboratory Technician at Verneuil-en-Halatte to perform quality control testing on luxury leather goods and materials.
Role & Responsibilities
- Receive and register laboratory samples, managing priorities according to internal requests
- Prepare and perform comprehensive testing on raw materials (leather, textiles) and finished goods (leather goods and small leather goods) following established protocols
- Execute mechanical, physicochemical, and performance testing according to laboratory methodologies
- Ensure full traceability of all tests in compliance with laboratory best practices and contribute to quality initiatives including internal audits and corrective actions
- Analyze and interpret test results, applying critical analytical thinking to data evaluation
- Draft test reports and communicate findings to internal clients; provide expert guidance in cases of non-conformance
- Propose adaptations to testing protocols to address specific requests and technical challenges, in collaboration with Development and Materials teams
- Manage regulatory testing with external laboratory partners and transmit results
- Mentor new team members by sharing best practices and technical knowledge
- Perform verification of measuring equipment and conduct first-level maintenance
- Identify opportunities to improve testing protocols, laboratory organization, workflows, and measurement reliability
- Participate in drafting and updating technical standard operating procedures
- Uphold and enforce laboratory hygiene, safety, and quality standards
- Contribute to client projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Advanced educational qualification in physical measurements, chemistry, or materials science (Bac+2 or Bac+3 equivalent minimum)
- Laboratory or quality control experience, preferably in fashion or chemical industry
- Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical and synthetic reasoning capability
- Proficiency with standard office software tools
- Self-directed approach to work organization while maintaining collaborative team participation
Skills
Experience
Laboratory or quality control background, ideally within the fashion industry or chemical manufacturing sector
Education
Bac+2 or Bac+3 qualification in physical measurements, chemistry, or materials science
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Verneuil-en-Halatte, Oise, France, with easy access to Paris.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.
About Cerulean
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