Intern / R&D Analytical Chemist

Location: Monaco, MC, MC

Req ID

99362

Function

R&D

Posted

Oct 21, 2026

Location

Monaco, MC, MC, 98000

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Intern / R&D Analytical Chemist

From 2027 January for 6 months

The R&D Analytical Chemist Intern develops broad analytical expertise across multiple technologies. The Analytical Chemist Intern contributes to impactful projects supporting global brands.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As our R&D Analytical Chemist Trainee, you will support the development, optimization, and execution of analytical methods for a wide range of cosmetic products and raw materials.

Working with techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, and ED-XRF, you will generate and interpret analytical data, contribute to validation and transfer studies, participate in technical investigations, and communicate findings to project teams.

Your main focus

Participate in the development and optimization of analytical methods.

Perform analyses on different types of samples (raw materials, finished products, etc.).

Process and interpret analytical data.

Participate in method validation and transfer studies.

Contribute to technical investigations in the event of non-compliant or out-of-specification results.

Draft protocols, test reports, and related technical documentation.

Present results during project follow-up meetings.

Depending on ongoing projects, the analytical techniques used may include: HPLC and/or UPLC with UV detection, GC-FID, Headspace GC-MS, ED-XRF, titrimetric analysis, and other analytical techniques as required.

Working for Coty means being part of a global beauty leader that values collaboration, innovation, ownership, and continuous learning, while empowering people to make a real impact on products enjoyed by consumers worldwide.

The team consists of R&D Analytical Chemist Trainee and you will work closely together with several departments such as R&D, Quality Control, Product Development, Microbiology, and external laboratories. All your colleagues are highly skilled, collaborative, and passionate about science, always willing to share knowledge and support each other. Working in the team, you strong sense of trust, teamwork, and continuous learning.

To use the words of Amelie Lopez, Manager Analytical Laboratory:

"Our department is a great mix of science, collaboration, and innovation. Team members support each other across projects, from routine testing to complex investigations, and everyone contributes to maintaining a high level of quality while keeping a positive team spirit.  We challenge each other scientifically, support each other daily, and celebrate our successes together. "

YOU ARE A COTY FIT FOR THIS POSITION

You like to thrive in a hands-on laboratory environment, taking ownership of projects while learning, developing, and optimizing analytical techniques.

As an experienced R&D Analytical Chemist Intern you have technical curiosity, a good team spirit and scientific rigor through real projects and you get energy from working in a fast-paced, diverse and international environment.

Other than that, you

Are engineering or Master’s student (Bac+5) in Analytical Chemistry or related field

Are looking for a final-year internship in skin biology or life sciences

Have some initial laboratory experience (Liquid and/or Gaz Chromatography)

Are curious, rigorous and excited to learn Analytical Chemistry

Are able to read and understand English scientific content

ABOUT COTY

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.

For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com/your-career

Country/Region

MC

City

Monaco