Christian Dior Physico‑Chemical Quality Control Intern (Alternance)
Parfums Christian Dior — Physico‑Chemical Quality Control Intern (alternance) in Chartres. Join the QC laboratory for perfumes & cosmetics on a one‑year apprenticeship.
Overview
Parfums Christian Dior is the fragrance and cosmetics house of the Christian Dior group, operating within the Parfums & Cosmetics business and part of the LVMH family. The Maison combines haute parfumerie heritage with industrial-scale expertise, maintaining exacting standards across product development, manufacturing and quality assurance while cultivating creative excellence and global prestige.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the physico‑chemical quality control laboratory under the daily supervision of an assigned tutor, contributing to routine and project‑based analyses.
- Assist in olfactory activities: organise and facilitate olfaction workshops, participate in sensory panels and contribute to the implementation of olfactory control procedures for fragrance concentrates.
- Perform and observe chromatographic and physico‑chemical controls (including sample preparation and documentation) under supervision.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps, proposing pragmatic corrective actions and participating in their implementation.
- Communicate findings clearly and pedagogically to cross‑functional teams and participate in knowledge‑sharing within the six‑person laboratory.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bac+3 to Bac+5 programme in analytical chemistry, perfumery analysis, pharmaceutical/chemical analysis or a closely related discipline.
- Available for a one‑year alternance (apprenticeship) contract and able to work full time on site at the Chartres manufacturing site.
- Demonstrable aptitude for olfaction in high‑end perfumery; experience with sensory panels is an advantage.
- Familiarity with gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC‑MS) and basic chromatographic techniques is highly desirable.
- Strong organisational rigour, methodical approach and capacity for analytical synthesis.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills; able to present information clearly, share knowledge and animate workshops.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level — no prior professional experience required; academic training in analytical chemistry or perfumery and demonstrable olfactory skills are expected. Prior exposure to GC‑MS or sensory panels is a strong advantage.
Education
Bac+3 to Bac+5 in analytical chemistry, perfumery analysis, pharmaceutical/chemical analysis or equivalent higher‑education programme.
Workplace
This position is based in Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 18 open roles in Chartres, including 2 posted recently. The broader Centre-Val de Loire area accounts for 84 active listings on Cerulean, 2 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.462 open positions, with 106 posted this week.
Culture
Parfums Christian Dior cultivates a culture of creative excellence and exacting craftsmanship rooted in French luxury. The Maison values inclusivity, collaboration and continuous learning, offering a workplace where scientific rigour and sensory artistry coexist to drive product excellence.
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