About the role#
The L'Oréal USA Summer Internship Program is a paid, 11-week experience designed for undergraduate students. You will be fully integrated into a team, working on day-to-day activities while leading an individual strategic project. This role offers exposure to the beauty industry, research literature, and the opportunity to present project outcomes to senior management. You will be paired with a mentor and a buddy to guide your professional development throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Lead an individual strategic project with direct business impact.
- Develop solutions for product development, performance, and innovation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, laboratory staff, and international colleagues.
- Present research findings and project results to senior leadership.
- Explore beauty market trends and relevant research literature.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and July 2028.
- Bachelor’s degree program in Chemistry, Engineering (Chemical, Biomedical, Materials Science), or related life sciences.
- Minimum 3.5 GPA.
- Prior experience working in a laboratory environment, whether through coursework, previous internships, or extracurricular activities.
- Ability to translate and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
- Locations: Clark, New Jersey, or Hudson Yards, New York.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About L'Oréal
L'Oreal is a personal care product manufacturer based in Paris. The company manages 37 international brands across four divisions including Luxe, Consumer Products, Dermatological Beauty, and Professional Products. It employs 90,000 people across 150 countries. The business focuses on the development of cosmetic and skincare products.
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