Chemistry Internship

Company Presentation MZL Inc. is a company specializing in the manufacture of cosmetic, household, and natural products. It is committed to designing environmentally friendly solutions, favoring ecological and biodegradable formulations. Innovation, quality, and sustainability are at the heart of its vision.

The internship to be filled offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the GMP industrial environment, combining research, development, and production at a real scale.

Main Responsibilities

In the course of this internship, you will join our laboratory and actively contribute to our research, development, and production projects. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Participate in the formulation and development of new products (natural, cosmetic, and household) based on natural ingredients
• Perform physicochemical tests and analyses of raw materials and finished products
• Assist in the production and quality control of products
• Ensure compliance with laboratory procedures and hygiene and safety standards
• Participate in the improvement of existing formulations
• Participate in the writing of standardized operation procedures
• Write experiment reports and follow-up on trials
• Conduct pilot tests in an industrial environment to validate the transition to production scale
• Contribute to scientific monitoring related to ecological and biodegradable ingredients
• Desired Profile
• Student in chemistry, chemical engineering, biotechnology, or a similar field
• Strong interest in natural, ecological, and biodegradable products
• Rigor, organization, and analytical mindset
• Ability to work in a team
• Proficiency in basic laboratory tools
• Desired Personal Skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in an evolving environment
• Initiative and proactivity in task completion
• Scientific innovation and creativity
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Autonomy in work while maintaining good team collaboration
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines

Skills Developed

• Formulation techniques: development and adjustment of cosmetic and household formulations meeting performance, stability, and safety criteria
• Application of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): understanding and implementation of regulatory requirements in production (traceability, documentation, compliance)
• Quality control and assurance: performing compliance tests, interpreting results, and participating in quality processes
• Understanding of the transition from laboratory to production and associated constraints (reproducibility, stability, efficiency)
• Scientific and technical writing: structuring reports, documenting trials, and communicating results
• Continuous improvement: active participation in the optimization of formulations and processes in an industrial setting
• Location: On-site