Chanel Raw Materials and Fragrance Research Analyst
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent French luxury house celebrated for haute couture, ready-to-wear, fine jewellery, watches, fragrances and beauty. The maison combines artisanal savoir-faire with scientific R&D and global distribution across selective retail and beauty channels.
Chanel in Neuilly-sur-Seine seeks a Raw Materials and Fragrance Research Analyst (permanent) to lead material evaluation and fragrance studies.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design and execute analytical and sensory studies to evaluate raw materials and fragrance ingredients for quality, stability and suitability in finished products.
- Coordinate cross-functional testing programs with perfumers, formulation scientists, regulatory, sourcing and external laboratories to validate material specifications and supply reliability.
- Develop and maintain technical specifications, certificates of analysis and traceability records for raw materials and fragrance components.
- Support formulation and industrialization phases by assessing ingredient performance, compatibility and safety under production and storage conditions.
- Manage sensory panels and interpret organoleptic data; translate sensory findings into actionable feedback for perfumers and development teams.
- Monitor regulatory and sustainability requirements (e.g., IFRA, REACH) and ensure material compliance and correct labelling.
- Contribute to supplier qualification, audits and continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, sustainability and innovation.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, material science, cosmetic science, fragrance technology or a closely related discipline.
- Proven experience in fragrance, cosmetic or ingredient evaluation; typically 3+ years in R&D, analytical or sensory roles.
- Strong knowledge of raw-material specification, quality control and regulatory frameworks applicable to fragrances and cosmetics (e.g., IFRA, REACH).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and capacity to work collaboratively across technical and commercial stakeholders.
Skills
Experience
Several years of hands-on experience in raw materials or fragrance evaluation within the cosmetics or perfumery industry, including laboratory and sensory testing and collaboration with perfumers and formulation teams.
Education
Master’s degree in chemistry, material science, cosmetic science, fragrance technology or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Chanel blends couture heritage with rigorous scientific and technical expertise; teams operate in a highly collaborative, detail-oriented environment where creative sensibility meets regulatory and quality excellence. The workplace values craftsmanship, discretion and long-term development of technical talent.
About Cerulean
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