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Toxicologist Graduate

Location: 

Barcelona, ES, 08902

Team:  Research and Development
Job type:  Graduate

Puig is a major player in the worldwide fashion and beauty industry. We have a wide portfolio of well-known luxury brands across fashion, fragrance, makeup, skincare, and wellness. Founded more than 100 years ago, Puig is a family-owned company with a long-term commitment to our brands and stakeholders.

The Opportunity

Join our Safety & Regulatory Affairs team and begin your career in cosmetic product safety. As a Graduate Toxicologist, you will work closely with experienced toxicologists, regulatory specialists, and R&D teams to help ensure the safety of our fragrance, makeup, and skincare products.

This role is designed for early‑career scientists who are eager to learn, grow, and apply their academic knowledge to real‑world product development.

You will:

  • Learn to perform safety assessments of raw materials and cosmetic formulations using scientific and regulatory data.
  • Contribute to the preparation of Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSRs).
  • Support the review of product claims and reformulation proposals with guidance from senior team members.

We are looking for curious, proactive individuals who enjoy problem‑solving and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment.

 

What you'll get to do

Safety Assessment & Toxicology Support

  • Evaluate toxicological profiles of cosmetic ingredients, raw materials, and impurities, with coaching from senior toxicologist.
  • Assist in conducting safety and risk assessments for finished products, integrating exposure data and regulatory requirements.

Testing & Data Interpretation

  • Help define and follow up on in vitro and clinical testing performed during product development.
  • Review test data and collaborate in drawing conclusions for final product safety documentation.

Regulatory Documentation & Compliance

  • Contribute to drafting CPSRs and other regulatory documents in line with EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Safety Monitoring & Vigilance

  • Participate in cosmetovigilance activities by analyzing reported adverse events and helping maintain product safety follow‑up.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with teams across R&D, Packaging, Quality, and Marketing to support the safe development of new products.
  • Provide general administrative and scientific support to the department as needed.

We'd love to meet you if you have

 
  • Master’s degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or related field. PhD is a plus.
  • Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken); French is a plus.
  • Academic experience in toxicology, risk assessment, or scientific research.
  • Basic understanding of toxicology principles and ability to interpret scientific data.
  • Knowledge of cosmetic regulations (e.g., EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009) is a strong plus.
  • Skilled in literature search, scientific writing, and data analysis (e.g., in vitro/in vivo/in silico/clinical data…).

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities.
  • Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
  • Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
  • Good organizational and time‑management capabilities.

A few things you'll love about us

  • An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
  • A range of learning and development opportunities
  • An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
  • A competitive compensation & benefits package

Puig is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Puig, we are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking. Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world.
Job Req ID:  30252

 

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