Skin Research Intern - In vitro / Ex vivo Testing

Skin Research Intern – In vitro / Ex vivo Testing
6 months from February 2027

You will join a cutting-edge skin research team and learn hands-on experimental work. This Skin Research Intern position offers autonomy, training and exposure to reals projects.

As our Skin Research Intern , your main focus is skin model development, aging biology, active ingredients identification .

You contribute to the development of innovative in vitro and ex vivo s kin models to investigate the impact of different biological and environmental factors on skin aging. You perform experimental studies to identify active ingredient s and generate robust and reproducible data. You help establish and validate relevant readouts to better understand skin aging mechanisms and support the evaluation of cosmetic actives.

You r main focus :

- Conduct literature reviews

- Develop and optimize skin models (keratinocytes, melanocytes, fibroblasts, explants)

- P erform in vitro and ex vivo studies

- Analyze biological endpoints (gene expression, protein levels, histology)

- Interpret data and share experimental results with the team

Working for Coty means being part of an innovative, science-driven beauty company powered by curiosity, collaboration and inclusivity.

The team consists of Skin Research scientists and senior scientists, and you will work closely together with several departments such as New Technologies, Sun Research or Safety. All your colleagues are highly scientific and passionate about skin biology. Working in the team, you enjoy a supportive and dynamic environment. To use the words of Cécile ROBERT, our Skin Research Senior Director,

Every day brings a new question and a new discovery.

We develop and test advanced skin models together in a collaborative and dynamic way.

We translate complex biology into meaningful results that everyone can understand.

We continuously explore new technologies , staying curious and inspired.

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

You like to explore skin biology through experimental models and learn by doing . As a Skin Research Intern, you develop scientific rigor, autonomy and curiosity through real projects and get energy from working in a fast-paced, diverse and international environment.

Other than that, you:

- Are engineering or M aster’s student (Bac+5) in biology, cell biology or related field

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

- Have some initial laboratory experience (cell culture, basic assays)

- Are curious, rigorous and excited to learn experimental biology

- Are able to read and understand English scientific content

BENEFITS

- Scientific mentoring and learning opportunities

- Hands-on experience with skin models and technologies

- A unique work location in Monaco, close to the sun and sea

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