Working Student NIVEA R&D Cosmetic Sunscreen Formulations (all genders) I Beiersdorf

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.

Your Tasks

The sun is a wonderful companion in our everyday lives and energizes us. However, we also need to protect our skin from UV radiation. That's why the right sun care is so important!

Join us in our mission to bring innovative and sustainable sun care products to the market. Apply now to be part of our fantastic team, work on real-world projects, and support the NIVEA SUN product development.

1. Assist in the development of cosmetic sunscreen formulations in the laboratory & support in handling tasks within ongoing formulation development projects.
2. Conduct stability tests and sensory evaluations of cosmetic formulations, ensuring they meet our quality standards.
3. Perform physical measurements and characterization of emulsions to analyze the physical properties of emulsions.
4. Analyze and tabulate results in a clear and organized manner.
5. Conduct competitive analyses focusing on claims and ingredients.

Your Profile

1. Currently enrolled in a natural science-oriented degree program at a university or university of applied sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, etc.).
2. Practical experience in a laboratory is advantageous.
3. Enjoys teamwork & is open-minded.
4. Careful and structured working style with good analytical skills.
5. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
6. Fluent in English.
7. Preferred working hours: 18h per week advantageous, full days preferred.

At Beiersdorf, we embrace Diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities to all of our applicants – regardless of gender, sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion or ideology, disability or age. We would therefore kindly ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g., curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates). For instance, please feel free to upload your CV without a picture. If you have any questions, please contact our recruiter Insa Köhnsenvia Students_RC@Beiersdorf.com.