- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
About Sisley Paris
Shaped since 1976 by Hubert and Isabelle d’Ornano, who took over the young company that year, Sisley Paris is a French, family-owned luxury beauty house renowned for its expertise in plant-based cosmetics. Its skincare, makeup, fragrance and haircare collections unite botanical knowledge with scientific research and sensorial refinement. As an employer, Sisley brings together specialists across research, product development, manufacturing, marketing and retail, offering a professional environment shaped by exacting standards and a long-term family vision. The house appeals to talent seeking to combine technical expertise, creativity and attentive client service while contributing to the international development of a distinctive name in French beauty.
The Formulation Engineer reports to the Laboratory Manager and designs cosmetic products to defined specifications, develops new textures and initiates their transfer into development. The role includes formulation trials, stability monitoring and laboratory support. This is a full-time fixed-term contract of at least four months, starting as soon as possible.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design cosmetic products to meet defined specifications.
- Develop and propose new textures, then initiate their transfer into development.
- Propose and conduct formulation trials according to defined workstreams.
- Ensure delivery deadlines for assigned projects are met.
- Contribute to technology monitoring on substances and formulation techniques.
- Conduct controls and stability studies using defined methods.
- Participate in industrial-scale transfer trials.
- Apply quality documentation.
- Contribute to the laboratory’s day-to-day operations.
- Prepare samples for testing.
- Manage sample receipt and labelling.
- Contribute to preparing raw-material registration dossiers.
- Maintain traceability and archive raw materials, trials and controls.
- Comply with the company’s Quality, Hygiene, Safety and Environment rules.
Qualifications
- Higher education in chemistry, cosmetic formulation or a similar field.
- Initial experience in cosmetic formulation.
- Organisation, autonomy and scientific rigour.
- Innovative and creative mindset.
- Strong adaptability and team spirit.
- Operational English.
Skills
Experience
Initial experience in cosmetic formulation.
Education
Higher education in chemistry, cosmetic formulation or a similar field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
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Benefits
Compensation package including various benefits; stimulating assignments in a pleasant working environment; possibility of remote work; onboarding programme; on-site company restaurant; access to sports and cultural activities; private Sisley shuttle for teams between Liesse railway station and the Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône site.
Culture
As a family-owned French beauty house, Sisley Paris has a workplace culture shaped by a long-term vision, botanical expertise and a commitment to innovation. Its professional environment brings together scientific rigor and luxury creativity, with teams contributing to the quality and refinement of its skincare, makeup and fragrance collections.
About Cerulean
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