Research & Innovation – Undergraduate Intern

Job Description

About L’Oréal

L’Oréal, a global leader in the beauty industry for over 100 years, thrives on innovation and entrepreneurship. Their dynamic culture empowers employees with entrepreneurial freedom and opportunities to drive transformation across their €29.87B business, encompassing over 35 brands worldwide. In the US, L’Oréal employs 12,000 individuals collaboratively across 14 states to build cutting-edge technologies, launch highly personalized products, reimagine consumer experiences, and develop sustainable solutions to minimize their environmental footprint.

2025 L’Oréal USA Summer Internship Program – Research & Innovation – Undergraduate

This paid, 11-week summer internship program offers undergraduate students a comprehensive, immersive experience in the world of beauty. You’ll be fully integrated into a team’s day-to-day operations, taking on full-time employee responsibilities, and leading your own strategic project. This unique opportunity allows you to discover the potential of a career at the world’s #1 beauty company and demonstrate your leadership potential.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Become immersed: Experience a fast-paced, collaborative environment that challenges conventional thinking about consumer product purchasing.
• Gain industry experience: Work in a laboratory setting to gain hands-on expertise.
• Develop innovative solutions: Contribute to creative and resourceful solutions for product development, performance, and innovation.
• Build valuable relationships: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, labs, and international colleagues to broaden your project’s scope.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Gain insight into beauty market trends and the latest research in the field.
• Lead your own project: Own a strategic project with real business impact and present it to senior management.

Who they’re looking for:

• Minimum Requirements:
• Currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree (expected graduation between December 2025 – July 2026) in:
• Chemistry (Physical, Polymer, or Organic)
• Engineering (Chemical or Biomedical preferred)
• Biological Sciences
• Material Science
• Legally authorized to work full-time, permanently, and ongoing in the US without requiring sponsorship.
• Willing to relocate to the Research & Innovation offices in Clark, NJ for the internship program.
• Stand Out Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Available for the full 11-week summer internship in 2025.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a professional, dynamic environment (previous internships, part-time work, etc.).
• Proven leadership skills and a passion for research through academics, extra-curriculars, or professional/volunteer work.
• Strong self-awareness of your own culture, identity, biases, prejudices, power, privilege, and stereotypes.

Skills for Success in Research & Innovation:

• Laboratory environment experience (internships, coursework, etc.).
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-technical audiences.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, sense of urgency, creativity, and flexibility.

Program Details:

• Compensation: Paid internship with hourly rates ranging from $24.00 – $28.50 for non-engineering students and $24.50 – $31.00 for engineering students (actual compensation based on job-related factors, location, and degree).
• Location: Clark, New Jersey.
• Housing: Housing assistance provided on an individual basis based on eligibility.
• Mentoring and Support: Interns are paired with mentors and buddies for guidance throughout the program.
• Professional Development: Professional development programs and social events will help you understand L’Oréal’s culture.
• Perks: Company store discounts, Summer Friday program (half days every Friday).

Path to Full-Time: This summer internship program is a key pathway for consideration into L’Oréal’s full-time Research & Innovation Management Trainee Program upon graduation, based on performance.