R&D Intern (Cosmetic & MD Formulation)

At Cooper Consumer Health, we’re building a legacy. Are you ready to be part of it?

Cooper Consumer Health is one of Europe’s leading consumer healthcare groups, delivering trusted OTC solutions that empower healthier living every day. Our portfolio includes powerhouse brands such as Armolipid, Saugella, Mag2, Valdispert, Oenobiol, Excilor, Vitascorbol, Lashilé, Betadine, and many more.

Over the past 4 years, we’ve grown from €500 million to €1.2 billion in revenue, driven by both strategic acquisitions and strong organic performance. Today, our strong European footprint spans France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Belux, DACH and beyond — and we’re just getting started.

We’re not just growing and transforming the industry. We are creating our legacy.

Why us?

If you’re looking to be part of a high-performing, collaborative, and forward-thinking team — where your ideas matter and your impact is real — join us on our mission to empower healthier living across Europe.

At Cooper Consumer Health, we combine the agility of entrepreneurs with the scale and ambition of an established leader.

Our values are embedded in everything we do:

• Just own it . We are entrepreneurs to make it happen.
• Choose to do it right : We partner with colleagues & customers while caring for consumer’s health.
• Stronger together : We COOPERate to thrive as ONE TEAM.
• Enjoy outperforming : We deliver value creation now and for the future with passion and can-do attitude.

Ready to make your mark? Join us.

We are looking for a passionate and curious R&D Intern to join our Research & Development team in Monza.

This internship represents an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate interested in cosmetic and medical device formulation, product innovation, and consumer healthcare. The selected candidate will support the development of new cosmetic and medical device products from concept to launch, working closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain.

Key activities

• Support the formulation and development of cosmetic products, from laboratory prototypes to industrial scale-up.
• Conduct laboratory trials, stability assessments, and compatibility tests with packaging materials.
• Manage laboratory raw materials inventory, including stock monitoring, ordering support, and storage organization.
• Support the maintenance, calibration, and routine verification of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Support the preparation of technical documentation, product specifications, and project reports.

Qualifications

• Scientific degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Cosmetic Science, or equivalent scientific disciplines.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Strong interest in cosmetic formulation, product development, and laboratory activities.
• Curiosity, proactivity and passion.
• Detail-oriented with a strong scientific mindset.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple activities simultaneously.

What we offer

Duration: initially 6 months.

Working hours: Full-time (38,5 hours per week), Monday to Friday (shorter hours on Friday)

Smart working: 1 day per week

Monthly allowance: €900,00

On-site Canteen.

This internship is a structured training experience designed to support entry into the professional world.

The search is open to candidates of all genders (Legislative Decree no. 198/2006) and is carried out in compliance with the provisions of Article 10 of Legislative Decree no. 276/2003.

Pursuant to Articles 13 and 23 of Legislative Decree no. 196/2003, explicit consent to the processing of personal data is required.