- Location
- Zurich Zurich Switzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
The Formula Development Intern supports La Prairie’s team in developing skin care and make-up formulations through laboratory-scale manufacturing, testing and assessment. The six-month internship includes formula development, lab trials, stability assessment and evaluation of experimental results.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support skin care and make-up formula development.
- Identify innovative raw materials.
- Plan and conduct laboratory trials.
- Develop shades for make-up products.
- Assess stability testing.
- Hand over formulations to the industrialization team.
- Evaluate experimental results meaningfully.
- Work independently on project tasks.
- Support organizational tasks.
Qualifications
- Student or graduate with at least four successful semesters in chemical or life science technologies, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or food.
- Ideally, practical experience in formulation and physico-chemical analytical methods, for example during studies.
- Good knowledge of MS Office.
- Fluent in English.
- High level of commitment and initiative.
- Structured approach to work and strong analytical abilities.
- Team player, open-minded and communicative.
Skills
Education
Student or graduate with at least four successful semesters in chemical or life science technologies, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or food.
Workplace
The role is situated in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Benefits
Monthly contribution towards health insurance; 20 days of annual leave plus 8.5 additional days off for HQ employees; discounts on La Prairie products and access to Employee-Only Sales at the Employee Boutique; unlimited access to La Prairie’s SkillCare program and LinkedIn Learning; internal and international mobility opportunities within the Beiersdorf Group; employee referral bonuses.
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