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Senior Hair Color Chemist
Keune Hair Cosmetics Export · Soest
About the role
Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge and experience in the formulation and development of hair dyes, bleaches, and professional hair color products. This role requires leading projects, driving innovation, mentoring team members, and collaborating across functions to deliver exceptional products.
What you get
A sustainably-conscious employer;
Travel allowance
27 vacation days per year (based on full-time employment);
A good pension plan;
8% holiday pay;
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
MISSION
Develop and optimize formulations for hair dyes, bleaches, and professional hair color products, ensuring high performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Lead color development projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring product quality and performance.
Research and identify new ingredients, technologies, and trends in hair color science to drive innovation.
Conduct patent searches and assess freedom to operate to support innovation and product development.
Apply instrumental and analytical techniques to characterize and validate product performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align development activities with business objectives.
Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior and mid-level team members.
Proactively contribute to departmental success by identifying opportunities for innovation, process improvements, and sustainability initiatives.