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Skin Research Intern - In vitro / Ex vivo Testing

CompanyCoty
LocationMonaco
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will develop and optimize innovative in vitro and ex vivo skin models to investigate skin aging mechanisms. They will perform experimental studies, analyze biological endpoints, and share findings with the research team.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
12722
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Since 1904, Coty has fearlessly pioneered innovation across the beauty industry. We have a reputation for breaking new ground; a history of ‘firsts’ and ‘bests’ that has laid the foundation for the industry as we know it today. For over a century, our brands have been empowering people to express themselves and create their own vision of beauty. It’s a legacy we’re proud to own and grow. We work hand-in-hand with our people, our partners and our customers. Together, we unleash every vision of beauty. We stand for the beauty of diversity and the diversity of beauty - celebrating and inspiring all the expressions of beauty that exist and that will exist. We honor you, and we honor our planet. We create Beauty That Lasts. A beauty that is both good to people and the world. Our mission is to create a forward thinking beauty; Products that provide new, innovative and simply better science based solutions. Let’s keep making over the beauty world TOGETHER.
About the Role
 
 

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 skin models to investigate the impact of different biological and environmental factors on skin aging. You perform experimental studies to identify active ingredients 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. 

 

Your main focus:  

  • Conduct literature reviews 

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

  • Perform 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 Master’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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key Skills
Skin biologyCell cultureIn vitro testingEx vivo testingExperimental designData analysisGene expressionHistologyProtein analysisScientific writingLaboratory techniquesSkin model developmentActive ingredient identification
Categories
Science & ResearchEngineering
Benefits
Scientific mentoringLearning opportunitiesHands-on experience