Chanel Analytical Research Specialist, Perfume Ingredients and Finished Products
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 seeks Analytical Research Specialist in Neuilly-sur-Seine to support fragrance development and quality control through advanced chemical analysis.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct organoleptic, physicochemical, and chromatographic analyses of raw materials and finished fragrance products in alignment with quality and technical requirements
- Participate in weekly fragrance evaluation sessions for raw materials, concentrates, liquids, and finished products, providing olfactory assessments
- Design and execute in-depth studies addressing operational challenges, expanding laboratory knowledge, and proposing improvements to existing practices
- Communicate analytical findings to internal teams and other laboratory divisions through written reports and presentations, including English-language documentation when required
- Define and monitor internal fragrance specifications and control range documentation for the Quality Control Laboratory
- Quantify allergens and provide analytical support to the Regulatory Affairs division
- Ensure calibration, maintenance, and traceability of laboratory equipment and data integrity within LIMS systems
- Oversee continuous improvement initiatives, safety protocols, and environmental compliance (PPE, waste management)
Qualifications
- Master's degree (Bac+5) or equivalent in analytical chemistry with minimum 3 years of professional experience
- Expertise in physicochemical analysis techniques, particularly gas chromatography and mass spectrometry
- Olfactory knowledge of major fragrance ingredients, both natural and synthetic
- Understanding of the chemical composition of natural ingredients
- Proficiency with business software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational and analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Collaborative approach with aptitude for mentoring and knowledge transfer
- Responsiveness, strategic perspective, and proactive problem-solving orientation
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in analytical chemistry, ideally with specialization in fragrance or aroma analysis. Demonstrated capability to conduct advanced analytical studies, support quality control workflows, and mentor team members.
Education
Master's degree (Bac+5) in analytical chemistry or equivalent advanced qualification. Specialization in perfume/aroma analysis is advantageous.
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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