Senior Innovation & Research Chemist

Join Our Global Innovation & Research Team

Our Global Innovation & Research team is seeking a skilled and passionate Chemist to develop cutting-edge personal care products. In this role, you will be responsible for formulating and refining cosmetic products, collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring high-quality results.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cosmetic chemistry, excellent project management skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in creating innovative, high-performance products from ideation phase to market ready for our care and styling portfolio.

MISSION

• Develop new or improved cosmetic formulations based on research, market trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct experiments, tests, and analyses to evaluate the performance, stability and preservative efficacy of cosmetic formulations.
• Innovate new product concepts and enhance existing formulations to meet market demands and customer needs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of formulations and products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development from concept to commercialization
• Proactively propose initiatives to improve product performance, sustainability, and overall quality.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and regulations in the cosmetic industry.

YOU

• Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, cosmetic science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cosmetic formulation and development.
• Proven track record of successful product launches.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines effectively.
• Creative and innovative mindset, with a passion for scientific communication.
• Eligible to work in the Netherlands

OUR OFFER

We’re a fast-growing, premium beauty brand with a presence in over 85 countries. Think big-company perks paired with a dynamic, scale-up vibe—offering plenty of opportunities to make an impact, especially if you bring bold ideas to the table.

• A challenging, strategic role within an international brand.
• A lot of freedom and responsibility to bring your ideas to life.
• A warm, supportive work environment where we look out for one another.
• An employer with a strong focus on sustainability (we’re proud of our B Corp certification).
• 27 vacation days per year (full-time).
• Travel allowance and a strong pension plan.
• Employee discounts on the entire Keune collection – for perfect hair days.
• A competitive salary based on your experience, including 8% holiday pay.

KEUNE

We are a family business with a long-term vision, where science is at the heart of everything we do. Our story begins in 1922, in Amsterdam. Today, more than 102 years later and a royal designation richer, KEUNE belongs to one of the fastest growing brands in professional hair care products. From our headquarters in Soest, KEUNE products are developed, produced and distributed worldwide to more than 85 countries. And we have no intention of slowing down! Every year, we open a new site of our own. We produce in a sustainable and animal-friendly way and are B Corp-certified. But KEUNE is not just about creating beautiful products - it's about our story and our vision. KEUNE is led by Eelco Keune, who is focused on building a strong brand and creating a corporate culture that revolves around collaboration, sustainability and showing character.

KEUNE
PREMIUM HAIR CARE SINCE 1922