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full-timeSenior Cosmetic Chemist
Keune Haircosmetics Manufacturing B.V. · Soest, Utrecht, Nederland
Keune Haircosmetics Manufacturing B.V. is a Dutch company that formulates, manufactures and supplies professional hair‑care products as well as private‑label beauty solutions for brands worldwide. The Senior Cosmetic Chemist will lead new‑product development projects from brief to market launch, handling formulation design, laboratory experiments, stability and safety testing, and scale‑up support. The role requires close interaction with clients, project managers and commercial teams to translate requirements into technical plans, as well as guiding medior and junior chemists on shared projects. Daily work involves hands‑on formulation of hair‑care, styling and colour products, analytical testing, documentation, risk identification and problem‑solving. The position suits candidates with a master’s degree in chemistry, cosmetic science or a related field and at least seven years of hair‑product formulation experience, a proven record of product launches, strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while mentoring others. Eligibility to work in the Netherlands is required.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cosmetic Chemist for our KEUNE Beauty Solutions team. You combine excellent formulation skills with the confidence to tackle development projects independently. You will remain closely involved in hands-on laboratory work while taking responsibility for assigned projects, guiding fellow medior and junior chemists, and working directly with clients and cross-functional teams to bring high-performing products to market. At KEUNE, we develop and manufacture not only our own professional haircare products but also products for KEUNE Beauty Solutions (KBS), our private label division. Through KBS, we partner with beauty brands worldwide, offering end-to-end solutions from formulation development and manufacturing to the delivery of finished products. MISSION Lead assigned new product development projects from brief to commercialization, taking ownership of technical execution, deliverables, timelines, and follow-up in line with the NPD process. Develop and optimize haircare, hairstyling, and hair color formulations through hands-on laboratory work, ensuring product performance, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Act as technical reference for assigned projects: review client briefs, clarify requirements, identify risks, and translate expectations into a clear development plan. Participate in and lead technical discussions with clients, working alongside Project Management and Commercial teams to align expectations, feasibility, and next steps. Provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level chemists working on shared projects, while maintaining ownership for project outcomes. Plan, organize, execute, document, and follow up on submissions, stability, safety, and performance testing, ensuring decisions and results are properly tracked. Proactively identify potential delays or technical challenges, communicate them early, and drive practical solutions with the relevant stakeholders. Support scale-up, first production runs, and troubleshooting in collaboration with Production and Quality Control. Stay informed about market trends, emerging ingredients, and technologies, and turn insights into relevant innovation concepts and proposals for clients. Apply appropriate instrumental and analytical methods to evaluate formulations, substantiate performance, and support technical decisions. YOU Master's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related field. At least 7 years of relevant cosmetic formulation and development experience, with strong expertise in hair products. A proven track record of developing and successfully launching cosmetic products. Strong hands-on formulation skills, paired with the ability to organize and tackle multiple development activities. A proactive, independent, and accountable working style: you take initiative, follow through on commitments, and know when to escalate issues. Confidence in leading technical client conversations, challenging or clarifying briefs constructively, and managing expectations together with cross-functional colleagues. Ability to guide junior and mid-level chemists. Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. Curiosity about innovation, new ingredients, and opportunities to improve products and ways of working. Eligible to work in the Netherlands OUR OFFER A sustainably-conscious employer; Travel allowance 27 vacation days per year (based on full-time employment); Relocation support 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! Attention to your mental well-being through unlimited access to OpenUp Participation in group classes at Personal Fitness Soest 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, 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 Philip Berlijn, who is focused on building a strong brand and creating a corporate culture that is all about collaboration, sustainability and showing character OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religion or be
| Role | Senior Cosmetic Chemist |
|---|---|
| Company | Keune Haircosmetics Manufacturing B.V. |
| Location | Soest, Utrecht, Nederland |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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