Christian Dior Physico‑Chemical Quality Control Intern
Parfums Christian Dior — Physico‑Chemical Quality Control Intern in Chartres, France. Full‑time 3–6 month internship in analytical QC laboratory.
Overview
Parfums Christian Dior is an iconic French maison specialising in prestige fragrances and cosmetics and operates within the LVMH group. The brand is recognised for its exacting standards of craftsmanship, olfactory expertise and global distribution network, combining creative heritage with industrial rigour across its manufacturing and laboratory sites.
Role & Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of an assigned tutor to integrate into the Physico‑Chemistry Quality Control laboratory.
- Implement and document the stability monitoring process for new products (perfumes and cosmetics), including SAP parameter configuration and follow‑up.
- Perform stability analyses and routine physico‑chemical tests on raw materials (MP), semi‑finished goods (SO) and finished products (PF).
- Execute chromatographic and olfactory controls as part of the laboratory’s analytical programme.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QC team and collaborate closely with cross‑functional stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bac+3 (or equivalent) programme in analytical chemistry, quality control, cosmetics science or perfumery.
- Available for a 3 to 6 month full‑time internship at the Chartres site.
- Practical knowledge of Gas Chromatography (GC); familiarity with colorimetric, olfactory and sensory analyses is an asset.
- Strong organisational skills, rigor and critical thinking to ensure reliability of analytical results.
- Curiosity, proactivity and a team spirit with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Skills
Experience
Entry level — suitable for students or recent trainees; no prior professional experience required. Internship placement for 3–6 months.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor-level (Bac+3) programme in analytical chemistry, quality controls, cosmetics science or perfumery; internship requirement of 3–6 months.
Workplace
The role is situated in Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France — conveniently close to Paris. There are currently 18 open positions in Chartres on Cerulean, with 2 added recently. Within Centre-Val de Loire, Cerulean currently features 84 open roles, including 2 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.462 open roles — 106 of them newly added.
Culture
The Maison places strong emphasis on inclusion, collaboration and creative excellence. Employees are expected to embody values of passion, craftsmanship and audacity within a supportive and diverse workplace that balances heritage and innovation.
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