Trainee R&D Formulation

Paris - France

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#169985 - Paris Paris France

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Who are we

Founded in 1978 Filorga Laboratories are pioneers in the field of aesthetic medicine and specialists in anti-ageing injectable solutions. Committed to offering comprehensive care for skin ageing in 2007 they launched a range of dermo-cosmetics directly derived from aesthetic medicine.

Since 2019 FILORGA has been part of the Colgate-Palmolive Group. Filorga and Colgate-Palmolive share the values of kindness courage and inclusion. The group aims to reinvent a healthier future for people and our planet by being present in more than 200 countries and territories.

If you want to work for a company that respects its values join us!

The Formula Innovation Research & Development department is looking for a new intern for a 6-month internship in our company from January 2026 to the end of June 2026.

What does this internship involve

As part of the R&D team at Filorga Cosmetics Laboratories you will assist the R&D Formula Project Managers with:

Participating in the development of new products: analysing marketing briefs researching active ingredients drafting formulation briefs liaising with suppliers and subcontractors.
Monitoring the submission of new formulas internally and debriefing the relevant parties.
Monitoring the implementation of developments (innovations and/or reformulations): pilot projects stability testing industrial trials etc.
Liaising with all internal and external departments: marketing purchasing regulatory affairs quality etc.
Monitoring the development schedule and communicating project progress internally
Monitoring innovative active ingredients technologies textures and products: competitor analysis supplier meetings ingredient trade shows reviewing subcontractor trends and innovations etc.

Required skills for this position:

Scientific background required.
Strong awareness of the cosmetics market.
Good knowledge of Google IT tools.
Ability to synthesize information organizational skills dynamism rigor autonomy curiosity creativity and responsiveness.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with multiple project managers.
Previous experience in cosmetics/formulation is a plus.
Good level of spoken and written English

We will enable you to...

Develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Work with a variety of people and teams to make Filorga the number one brand on the market.

What are the next steps

A telephone interview with the manager
A discussion with the team
Welcome to Filorga!

6-month internship available starting January 2026

Our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion

Achieving our goal starts with our employees ensuring that our workforce represents the people and communities we serve and creating an environment where our employees feel they belong where we can truly be ourselves feel treated with respect and supported by management to make a meaningful impact on the business.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Filorga and Colgate are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will be considered equally without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self is treated with respect and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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Required Experience:

Intern

No Relocation Assistance OfferedJob Number#169985 - Paris Paris FranceWho We AreColgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households t...