About this role
Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge and experience in the formulation and development of hair dyes, bleaches, and professional hair products. This role involves leading projects, driving innovation, and collaborating with various teams to deliver exceptional products. The position focuses on ensuring high performance, safety, and compliance in hair color science.
Develop and optimize formulations for hair dyes, bleaches, and professional hair care products daily. Lead color development projects from concept to commercialization while conducting patent searches and utilizing instrumental measurements to validate performance. Research new ingredients, technologies, and trends to support innovation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align efforts with business goals at Keune, a family business since 1922 headquartered in Soest. KEUNE produces sustainable, animal-friendly products distributed to over 85 countries and holds B Corp certification. The environment emphasizes collaboration, sustainability, and character under leadership focused on brand growth.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level team members while proactively proposing innovative ideas. Contribute to department success in an inspiring work environment that supports mental well-being and professional growth. Join a sustainably-conscious employer driving worldwide hair care innovation.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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 department success by proposing innovative ideas, solutions, and improvements
Benefits
- Sustainably-conscious employer
- Inspiring work environment
- Travel allowance
- 27 vacation days per year (based on full-time employment)
- Good pension plan
- 8% holiday pay
- Staff discounts on the entire Keune collection
- Unlimited access to OpenUp for mental well-being
- Participation in group classes at Personal Fitness Soest
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