Christian Dior Sensory Quality Control Apprentice
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- Mar 15, 2026
About Christian Dior
Parfums Christian Dior is the fragrance and cosmetics maison of Christian Dior and forms part of the LVMH group. Renowned for French luxury, craftsmanship and creative innovation, the brand operates across laboratories, ateliers and boutiques worldwide and offers career paths that combine scientific rigour with aesthetic excellence in beauty and perfumery.
Parfums Christian Dior in Orléans seeks a Sensory Quality Control Apprentice (alternance) to join the Saint-Jean-de-Braye sensory laboratory.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support sensory quality control activities for cosmetic products within the sensory laboratory.
- Participate in project follow-up related to cosmetic product files alongside laboratory and operational teams.
- Execute sensory evaluations and record assessment data according to lab protocols.
- Contribute to the management and investigation of non-conformities, including follow-up actions.
- Assist in the upkeep, application and update of quality documentation and standard operating procedures.
- Take part in continuous improvement initiatives to optimise laboratory processes and practices.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bac+5 (Master’s or engineering) programme in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or a closely related discipline (e.g., engineering school or university).
- Available for a two-year alternance/apprenticeship contract.
- Rigorous, methodical and attentive to detail with strong experimental discipline.
- Collaborative team player able to work with cross-functional laboratory and operational stakeholders.
- Curious and committed, with a strong eagerness to learn in an industrial quality environment.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level — suitable for candidates with little or no prior professional experience; intended for students seeking a two-year apprenticeship as part of their Bac+5 studies.
Education
Enrolled in a Bac+5-level programme (Master’s degree or engineering diploma) in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or a related field (examples: engineering schools such as ITECH or university programmes).
Workplace
This position is based in Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
The Maison blends haute-couture creativity with scientific and industrial excellence, promoting a workplace that values craftsmanship, collaboration and innovation. Parfums Christian Dior emphasises inclusivity and personal development, seeking to cultivate diverse talent across laboratory and commercial functions.
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