Keune Haircosmetics
Intern Innovation & Research - Hair Color
🇳🇱Soest, Utrecht, The Netherlands2 days ago
Up to €7,800EntryInternship
Our Global Innovation & Research team is looking for a motivated intern to investigate alternative ingredients for permanent oxidative hair color formulations. This internship provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects focused on improving product performance and consumer experience within professional hair coloring products.
Analyze patents, and scientific literature to identify leads for alternative ingredients.
Develop and evaluate hair color formulations containing alternative ingredients.
Investigate the impact of ingredients on formulation properties such as stability, sensory profile, and application behavior.
Conduct laboratory experiments and evaluate performance using practical and instrumental testing methods.
Analyze and report results.
Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related field.
Strong interest in formulation development and research within the cosmetic or hair care industry.
Hands-on laboratory mindset with analytical thinking skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.
Available to start in September.
Eligible to work in the Netherlands
Strong English skills (spoken and written)
A sustainability-conscious internship company
Hands-on experience in a cutting-edge research environment focused on hair care innovations.
Opportunity to contribute to the development of sustainable and high-performance products.
Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Internship compensation of €650 gross per month (based on 5 days per week)
And never another bad hair day, thanks to employee discounts on the Keune collection!
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.
