SENIOR SAFETY ASSESSOR – L’Oreal Research & Innovation (M/W)

For more than hundred years, L’Oréal believes that beauty needs Science. In a world now transformed by digital technology and the emergence of new scientific domains, we are confident in our ability to turn these opportunities into major innovations, closely linked to the new consumer expectations all over the world. Science & Technology are allowing us to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives. 

L’Oréal Research & Innovation (R&I) has continuously invested upstream in its research with a high level of ambition. Our 4 100 L’Oréal R&I people are talented and highly skilled, located in major markets, working in a cooperative way, open to the world.

We offer an opportunity to join the Worldwide Safety Evaluation (WSE) department as experienced Safety Assessor. You have experience (at least 8 years) in the field of toxicology in industry (pharmacy/cosmetics/food/agro-chemicals,…). Your drivers are both scientific excellence and pragmatism. You are ready to participate in a collective adventure within a modern and agile organization, to face both scientific and human challenges. 

Located in France (Clichy), you will work in close collaboration with your safety colleagues from France, US and China, as well as well as regulatory, claim substantiation and microbiology teams, you will take care of the safety assessment of cosmetic products developed by our Research and Innovation organization. 

MISSIONS 

Your main roles and responsibilities will include:

• hazard identification/characterization for raw materials, cosmetic ingredients, substances and impurities including new approach methodologies such as read-across, in silico,… 
• risk assessment of cosmetic products (formulation and packaging) based on all available data in close partnership with Research and Innovation labs and including the use of traditional and next generation risk assessment approaches, 
• definition of in vitro and/or clinical testing program, when necessary, 
• generation of regulatory documentation, and support to post marketing challenges,
• development of new safety strategies considering international regulatory evolutions, products innovation, and environmental stakes, in a dynamic and competitive landscape, 
• participation in toxicological and scientific literature monitoring to maintain and develop expertise and knowledge. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD and/or Master degree in Sciences (toxicology, chemistry, biology, life sciences…),
• Minimum 8 years of experience in toxicology, including an experience as a safety assessor in industry (chemicals, biocides, medical devices, cosmetics, food…) and/or authorities. Experiences in various sectors would be a plus.
• Fluency in English is a pre-requisite.

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Your drivers are both scientific excellence and pragmatism,
• You do not hesitate to take initiatives, and you have the sense of responsibilities,
• You have good communication skills and appreciate teamwork,
• You are keen to critical thinking and problem solving,
• You are able to manage priorities and face possible urgent challenges,
• You are able to contextualize, analyze and simplify complex matters, 
• You are able to think “out of the box”,
• You are sensitive to cosmetics, product oriented and consumer centered,
• You are data and digital oriented.

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume in PDF. 

The L’Oréal Group is convinced that difference is a deep source of wealth, that allows everyone to grow, to challenge themselves and to go further. We strongly encourage everyone to always dare and never censor themselves. Skills can always be learnt. We will be delighted to exchange with you! 

To discover our scientific and technical functions at l’Oréal Research & Innovation, please check our career website : https://careers.loreal.com/en_US/content/ResearchInnovations?3_4_3=128 

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