US R&I Safety, Health and Environment Co-op (12 months) – Clark, New Jersey, USA

Hello, 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, this might be the opportunity you've been searching for.

A Day in the Life

As a US R&I Safety, Health, and Environment (EHS) Co-op, you will report to the Assistant Vice President of EHS for US R&I and support the team in ensuring a safe and sustainable work environment for our Research & Innovation colleagues. You'll contribute to various EHS programs, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to L'Oréal's commitment to environmental responsibility. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real impact.

• EHS Program Support: You will assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS programs, procedures, and training materials, contributing directly to a culture of safety and sustainability.
• Compliance & Inspections: Participate in safety inspections, waste audits, and hazard assessments, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and L'Oréal standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement in processes, designs, procedures, and equipment to minimize hazards and promote efficiency.
• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with various teams across the organization, contributing to effective communication and knowledge sharing within the EHS community.

We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual who is a recent graduate (within one-year post-graduation) from a 4-year college or university, with a concentration in Health Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or a related scientific discipline.

• Cooperation: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues across different departments.
• Problem Solving: Analytical skills to identify and resolve EHS issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements in EHS processes.
• Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Compliance Management: Understanding of EHS regulations and commitment to compliance.

What’s In It For You

• 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 concrete difference

Who We Are

At L’Oréal Research & Innovation we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech. We invest heavily in cutting-edge research, leveraging advanced technologies to understand skin, hair, and microbiome, while discovering new active ingredients and launching outperforming formulas.

Our 4,100 L'Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives. As a co-op, you will contribute directly to this mission by helping to ensure a safe and sustainable work environment for our researchers and innovators. This is a chance to gain valuable experience and contribute to a company that is committed to making a positive impact on the world.

We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please email [email protected]. Please note this email will only respond to specific requests for assistance completing the application as a request for accommodation for a disability. All others will not be considered.

Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other’s health & safety in mind.