Senior LCA Methodology Engineer - Ingredients & Bioresources

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Notre Raison d'être : Créer la beauté qui fait avancer le monde.

Le désir de beauté est une force puissante qui nous fait avancer. La beauté ne se limite pas à l’apparence. Elle nous donne confiance en nous, en qui nous voulons être, et dans notre relation avec les autres.

Depuis plus d’un siècle, nous exerçons ce métier unique : créateur de beauté. Notre but est d’offrir à tous, partout dans le monde, le meilleur de la beauté en termes de qualité, d’efficacité, de sécurité et de sincérité pour satisfaire tous les besoins et désirs de beauté dans leur infinie diversité.

Et parce que nous sommes le leader de la beauté, nous sommes conscients que tout ce que nous faisons peut avoir un impact significatif. C’est pourquoi nous agissons pour :

Inventer le futur de la beauté en ayant recours au meilleur de la technologie et de la science, inspirées par la nature.

Faire avancer l’innovation sociale en offrant à nos collaborateurs le meilleur en matière de conditions de travail, de formation et de protection sociale.

Construire une entreprise toujours plus inclusive qui reflète la diversité des consommateurs que nous servons.

Nouer des partenariats durables avec nos clients et fournisseurs, basés sur la confiance et le développement mutuels.

Œuvrer partout pour la cause des femmes et au développement des communautés qui nous entourent.

Protéger la beauté de la planète en luttant contre le changement climatique, en respectant la biodiversité et en préservant les ressources naturelles.

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Senior LCA Methodology Engineer - Ingredients & Bioresources (Clichy, France)

We're L'Oréal. We're not just building brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading.

A Day in the Life

You will report to the Head of Environmental Impact Assessment in Clichy, steering Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) methodologies for our global ingredients and bioresources portfolio. You will translate complex environmental science into actionable portfolio decisions.

Your main responsibilities will be:
• Lead LCA and carbon footprint methodologies for raw materials, ensuring data accuracy for formula eco-design and extra-financial reporting.
• Partner with external consultants and research bodies, synthesising complex studies into proprietary benchmarks and actionable business recommendations.
• Oversee environmental data governance across carbon, water, and biodiversity metrics, bridging scientific needs with IT eco-design systems.
• Drive methodological evolution to anticipate future international regulatory standards and represent L'Oréal's technical vision in expert working groups.

We Are Looking For
• In-depth expertise in LCA methodologies, carbon accounting frameworks, and tools such as SimaPro and ecoinvent.
• Strong foundation in organic chemistry and bio-based feedstocks to critically evaluate raw material data.
• Proven track record managing large-scale environmental datasets and aligning business requirements with IT eco-design platforms.
• Strong ability to simplify complex technical topics into clear strategic guidance for cross-functional partners.
• Professional working proficiency in both English and French to collaborate across international scientific ecosystems.

What's In It For You

At L'Oréal, you'll lead with purpose, shaping the future of beauty alongside visionary teams. You'll be empowered to drive strategic impact, inspire collective growth, and leave a lasting legacy.
• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you'll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there's no sitting on the sidelines at L'Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal/environmental causes to make a concrete difference.

Who We Are

Research & Innovation at L'Oréal is a continuous quest to push boundaries and invent the beauty of tomorrow. We combine science, nature, and technology to develop sustainable, safe, and high-performance formulas, creating products that empower individuals and shape responsible beauty for all.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment processes and promoting every candidate ethically and fairly. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any candidate for employment based on gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, background, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ready to shape the future of L'Oréal Beauty? Apply now and let's start the conversation!

·  La Recherche & Innovation au service de la Beauté
·  La Diversité à L'Oréal R&I
·  LinkedIn L'Oréal Groupe

Additional Information

·  Contract Type: Full-Time
·  Location: Paris
·  Possible partial remote