Color Science Specialist

Vibrantz Technologies Inc.; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Color Science Technician to develop color formulary and support colorant standards, color measurements, and color matches. The role may involve in-field support at customer facilities and collaboration with Color Science Manager.

Candidates should hold a BS in a relevant science, have 1–3 years in coatings/color tech, and be proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, spectrophotometers, and color theory; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a relevant science field for coatings and color technology; Color Science preferred.
• 1–3 years in coatings or color technology is a plus.
• Understanding of color theory, measurement, matching, and spectrophotometers.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and on short notice.
• Basic computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Adobe CS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Color Science Manager to assure developmental effectiveness.
• Support Color Scientists and Colorant Standards Specialist as required.
• Create and maintain color technology competencies in instrumentation and data tools.
• Support color marketing tools and practices to gain market advantage.
• Complete Color Service requests on schedule and notify if delays occur.

Skills

Color matching

Spectrophotometer

Color theory

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe CS

Communication

Teamwork

Travel

Education

BS in Color Science or related field

Chemistry/Materials background

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Posted Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 6:00 AM

This full-time position, Color Science Technician, will be proficient in the completion of Color Science projects targeted around color formulary development that supports the current use of, or conversion to, our colorant products. This position would provide color work for colorant characterizations, verification colors, color comparisons, color matches, and colorant standards evaluation. In addition, this position will assist in global colorant standard supply, incoming and outgoing. External Color Science support may be required at a customer's facility. This would be at the discretion of the Color Science Manager.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in a relevant science field for coatings and color technology. BS/BA degree in Color Science, Physics, Materials Science, ChE or Chemistry preferred.
• 1 - 3 years industry experience in coatings or color technology a plus.
• Understanding of color theory, color measurement, color matching, and spectrophotometers.
• General understanding of pigment and carrier types / chemistries.
• Availability and willingness to travel - occasionally, on short notice.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Technical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Adobe Creative Suite knowledge a plus.
• Adequate color discrimination skills per Farnsworth - Munsell 100 - Hue Test (will be evaluated).
• Possess communication skills to provide presentations and to write in a clear and concise manner.
• Have successfully worked in a close team environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Sense of urgency.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Works closely with the Color Science Manager and Color Scientists to assure developmental effectiveness.
• Provides support to Color Scientists and Colorant Standards Specialist as required.
• Create and maintain color technology competencies in terms of instrumentation, electronic formulation tools, formularies and color measurements.
• Help to create and support color marketing electronic tools and practices to be utilized in the market as part of the process to create a competitive advantage.
• Completions of Color Service requests in accordance to the schedule providing notification if a delay is imminent.
• Develop a basic understanding of customer processes and raw materials. This is accomplished by customer visits and internal and external programs.
• Develops and maintains current knowledge of pigment types and resins / chemistries and their applications.
• Develops a thorough understanding of the Coating product lines and processes.
• Develops a thorough understanding of the color formulation and QC software programs.
• Develops proficiency in maintaining required record keeping including project entries and report generation as required.
• Develops proficiency for all associated computer-based data entry.
• Brings improvement suggestions to Color Scientists and the Color Science Manager.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices for assigned work area and all areas worked in.
• Complies with safety rules and regulations, attends safety meetings and training.
• Active support of, and participation in, all appropriate BMS and H, S & E aspects.

The company offers an attractive compensation and benefits package for the right candidate. Prince provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.