R&D Formulation Scientist Intern - 6 Month Internship

Our Mission Prose is truly custom hair and skin care made-to-order—just for you. Our line of custom products are made by an in-house, Paris-based R&D team of gifted chemists who combine natural ingredients in innovative ways alongside dermatologists, giving consumers clean skin care, hair care and impeccable results. At the heart of Prose’s success is Singular, its proprietary AI-powered beauty-tech platform, which has revolutionized personalized beauty at scale. Marrying a technology-driven approach with an apothecary-style concept, all Prose hair and skin care products are personalized to your one-of-a-kind hair, skin, goals and environment. We’re a company that wants to change beauty practices, so we’re changing the way beauty companies practice. As a certified B Corporation, a Public Benefit Corporation and Climate Neutral , we’re proving that good business is always sustainable. With Prose, there’s nothing sacrificed to bring you great products—not trees, materials, wages, or performance. Prose & Singular in Numbers Founded in 2017 , with hubs in Paris, New York, and Los Angeles 10M+ consultations completed 2M customers and 350K active subscribers 21M custom products made, with 1M+ unique formulas 350+ team members across disciplines $600M+ in lifetime sales, with $165M+ revenue in 2024 Profitable since 2024 Discover our Company Culture on Welcome to the Jungle here Discover our Company Mission & Vision in video here At Prose, we don’t believe in “one-size-fits-most.” We create custom hair care that’s inclusive to all hair types, needs, and preferences. Each of our hair care products is customized to a person’s hair needs based on the results from an online consultation. The individual data is processed through a proprietary algorithm and made-to-order in the Prose lab using natural active ingredients. Marrying emerging technologies with the best in beauty, Prose is truly creating something special. This is the opportunity to join a fast-growing startup and an energetic team that works together to deliver creative solutions that are transforming the way people think about and shop for hair and skin care. We’re looking for talented problem solvers who lead with passion and who face any task with a positive mindset. Position Summary We are seeking a Formulation Scientist Intern to join our R&D team in Paris and support the development of personalized cosmetic products. You will report to the R&D Project Leader and collaborate closely with other R&D experts (product development, scientific affairs, product evaluation) as well as cross-functional teams (manufacturing operations, brand marketing, etc.). Key Responsibilities Identify and assess innovative new ingredients that comply with Prose’s formulation charter Develop and optimize formula prototypes that meet consumer needs and technical constraints Conduct formula characterization and performance evaluation (in vitro & in vivo) Key Candidate Requirements Currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree (Chemistry, Biology, Food Science) First experience in formulation within a beauty company is a plus. Knowledge of the cosmetics industry is also appreciated Creativity and curiosity Ability to work autonomously, with minimal administrative support Fluent in French and English Strong interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity Start date and duration : Jan-2027 for 6 months Prose Values Intentional Inclusivity We know the best ideas come from open minds and willingness to listen. While our products cater to the individual, an invitation into our process is always open to our community. We value our differences and diverse backgrounds by communicating openly, managing with transparency and striving to understand one another’s perspective. It’s a key ingredient to our innovation. Connected Collaboration Our strength as a group will outlast our efforts as individual contributors. With offices across countries, sta