Toxicologist (Fixed-term, 12 months)

Posted Mar 16, 2026

Chanel is hiring a Toxicologist (12‑month contract) in Pantin, France — responsible for cosmetic safety assessments and regulatory dossiers.

Overview

Chanel is a privately owned French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. The company combines artisanal savoir-faire with rigorous scientific and technical teams to develop and safeguard iconic products for a global clientele.

Role & Responsibilities

Conduct toxicological hazard identification and quantitative risk assessments for cosmetic and personal-care ingredients and finished products.
Prepare and maintain safety dossiers and regulatory submissions in accordance with EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and SCCS expectations.
Interpret data from in vitro, in chemico and in vivo studies, and liaise with external contract research organizations and analytical laboratories.
Draft scientific reports, safety assessment conclusions and internal guidance documents for cross‑functional stakeholders (R&D, regulatory, quality, marketing).
Provide toxicology input to product development and claim substantiation, including exposure assessment and margin of safety calculations.
Monitor scientific literature, regulatory updates and guidance (SCCS, REACH, OECD) to ensure ongoing compliance and advise on reformulation or restriction risk.
Support incident reviews and post‑market surveillance related to safety signals, coordinating follow-up testing or corrective actions when required.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, or a related biomedical science; PhD preferred.
Proven experience preparing safety assessments and regulatory dossiers for cosmetics or consumer health products.
Demonstrated knowledge of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and SCCS processes; familiarity with REACH and OECD test guidelines.
Excellent scientific writing skills and ability to communicate complex toxicological conclusions to non-specialist stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting in vitro and toxicokinetic data.

Skills

Toxicological risk assessment Safety dossier and SCCS submission preparation EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 REACH regulatory framework OECD test guideline interpretation In vitro assay and toxicokinetics data interpretation Margin of Safety (MoS) calculations Scientific writing and regulatory communication Project coordination with external CROs and laboratories

Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in toxicology, ideally within the cosmetics, personal care or consumer products sector, including direct experience with EU safety assessments and regulatory dossier preparation.

Education

Master’s degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy or equivalent; PhD in a relevant discipline preferred.

Culture

Chanel pairs creative excellence with methodical scientific standards. Teams operate in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that values craftsmanship, technical rigor and discretion, offering exposure to high‑quality product portfolios and cross‑functional projects.