Chanel Makeup Formulation Innovation Technician

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Location
PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent global luxury house renowned for haute couture, accessories, fragrances and beauty. Its beauty division combines artisanal savoir‑faire with scientific research and innovation, operating within a heritage-driven, high-excellence environment.

Chanel in Pantin seeks a Makeup Formulation Innovation Technician (CDI) to join R&D and develop next‑generation colour cosmetics.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize makeup (colour cosmetics) formulations at laboratory scale, including foundations, concealers, lip products, eye products and powders.
  • Design and execute stability, compatibility and accelerated ageing studies; analyse results and recommend formulation or packaging adjustments.
  • Prepare technical samples and prototypes for sensory evaluation, internal reviews and external testing panels.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (R&D, regulatory, quality, packaging, industrialisation and sourcing) to ensure feasibility and compliance.
  • Support scale-up and transfer to pilot and industrial production; produce complete technical documentation and batch records.
  • Maintain laboratory best practices: inventory of raw materials, calibration of equipment, adherence to GMP / ISO 22716 and safety protocols.
  • Contribute to innovation scouting by testing novel ingredients, textures and delivery systems and documenting learnings for future projects.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, Materials Science, or equivalent technical diploma.
  • Practical knowledge of colour cosmetics formulation and raw material functionality.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and quality frameworks applicable to cosmetics (e.g., ISO 22716 / GMP, INCI nomenclature).
  • Strong laboratory discipline with experience producing reproducible technical documentation and batch records.
  • Excellent communication skills for cross‑disciplinary collaboration and reporting.

Skills

HPLC GC-MS Rheometer Texture Analyser Stability chambers pH meter Colorimetry Microsoft Excel GMP / ISO 22716

Experience

Several years (typically 2–5+) of hands‑on experience in cosmetic formulation or R&D, with demonstrable work on colour cosmetics and involvement in sample preparation, stability testing and industrialisation activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, Materials Science or equivalent.

Workplace

The role is situated in Pantin, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture where creativity and technical excellence intersect. The beauty R&D teams operate in a meticulous, innovation-oriented environment that values craftsmanship, scientific rigor and collaborative problem solving.

About Cerulean

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