Summer Internships – Research & Development

Mary Kay is one of the world’s leading beauty and skincare companies, known for our iconic brand, entrepreneurial spirit, and people-first culture. Our corporate teams support Independent Beauty Consultants around the globe through innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to enriching lives.

Mary Kay University is our
10-week summer internship program designed to give undergraduate and graduate students meaningful, real-world experience across a variety of business functions. Your ideas matter here. As a Mary Kay intern, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, solve real business challenges, and build the skills, relationships, and confidence to help shape your future.

Mary Kay University offers:

Real world business experience

Hands-on experience in your field

Collaboration with teams across the business

Networking opportunities with leaders across Mary Kay

Mary Kay's Research & Development teams are passionate about advancing beauty through science and innovation. From product formulation and safety to clinical research, regulatory affairs, and process development, R&D professionals help bring high-quality, innovative products to consumers around the world.

• Product Formulation
• Product Integrity
• Process Development & Commercialization
• Regulatory Affairs
• R&D Compliance
• Product Safety

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree and enrolled in an accredited university program at the time of application (full-time undergraduate or part-time/full-time graduate students). Rising juniors and seniors preferred.
• Preferred Degrees:
  Chemical Engineering, Data Science, Science, Chemistry, Biology, Sensory Science, Life Science, Microbiology, or similar

Excellent written and communication skills

Ability tofacilitatecommunication between various groups to achieve quality objectives

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Interest in Artificial Intelligence

Ability to quicklylearnbusiness software systems

Strong attention to detail

Passion for the beauty industry and cosmetic products

Data management and data organization skills

Basic understanding of fundamental science concepts

Strong critical thinking skills,teamwork and collaboration

Interest in sustainability(preferred, not required)

Interest in data analytics and artificial intelligence(preferred, not required)

We offer a 10-week internship from late June to Mid-August

All our internships are paid, starting at $20/hour.

Our internships are Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, and require an in-office presence 4-5 days per week.

Our internships arelocatedat our Global Headquarters in Addison, TX or our Manufacturing/ R&D Facility in Lewisville, TX.

Mary Kay Inc does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization forfull-timeemploymentat this time.

• Mary Kay Product discount
• Holiday Pay
• 24/7 Fitness Centers
• Onsite Health Clinics
• 401(k) eligibility

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