Senior Color Development Chemist

Join Our Global Research & Innovation Team

SENIOR COLOR DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST

Our Global Research & Innovation department is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Color Development Chemist to join our team. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge and experience in the formulation and development of hair dyes, bleaches, and professional hair products. This role requires leading projects, driving innovation, and collaborating with various teams to deliver exceptional products.

MISSION

• Develop and optimize formulations for hair dyes, bleaches, and professional hair care products to ensure high performance, safety, and compliance.
• Lead and manage color development projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring product quality and performance.
• Research and identify new ingredients, technologies, and trends in hair color science to drive innovation.
• Conduct thorough patent searches to assess freedom to operate and support innovation in formulation development.
• Utilize instrumental measurements and analytical techniques to characterize and validate product performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product development efforts with business goals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level team members.
• Proactively contribute to the success of department by proposing innovative ideas, solutions, and improvements.

YOU

• Master's in chemistry, cosmetic science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the formulation and development of hair dyes; experience with bleaches and other technical products is a plus.
• Proven track record of successfully launching cosmetic products to market.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically and drive innovation in product development.
• Eligible to work in the Netherlands.

OUR OFFER

• A sustainability-conscious employer;
• An inspiring work environment;
• Travel allowance;
• 27 vacation days per year (based on full-time employment);
• A good pension plan;
• A competitive salary;
• 8% holiday pay;
• And never have a "bad hair day" again thanks to staff discounts on the entire Keune collection!

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, 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 is all about collaboration, sustainability and showing character.

KEUNE

PREMIUM HAIR CARE SINCE 1922