Hair Color Chemist

Keune Soest, NL Fulltime Zorg & Welzijn

Our Global Research & Innovation department is seeking a skilled cosmetic chemist with a passion for creating cutting-edge personal care products.

Our ideal candidate has hands-on experience in hair color formulation and product development, combined with a strong scientific foundation and passion for innovation. This role requires developing and optimizing formulations, supporting projects from concept to launch, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality professional products.

MISSION

  • Develop and improve formulations for hair dyes, bleaches, and related professional hair color products, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

  • Design, execute, and evaluate laboratory experiments to support formulation development and optimization.

  • Analyze test results and recommend formulation improvements based on scientific data and consumer insights.

  • Support product development projects from concept through commercialization.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful scale-up, production, and launch of new products.

  • Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, ingredients, and regulations within the hair color category.

  • Mentor laboratory technicians and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

  • Proactively contribute ideas and initiatives to improve product performance, sustainability, and development efficiency.

YOU

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related field.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in hair color formulation and development.

  • Solid understanding of cosmetic ingredients, formulation technologies, testing methodologies, and relevant regulations.

  • Experience supporting product launches and development projects.

  • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

  • Effective project management and organizational abilities.

  • Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate across functions.

  • Curious, proactive, and motivated to contribute to innovation within the Hair Color category.