Colormetric Lab Associate (1159977)

The Judge Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Colormetric Lab Associate in Charleston, SC, to support color development, matching, and coating formulation in a fast-paced laboratory. The role ensures color matches meet customer specs and maintains formulation databases, collaborating with production, sales, and R&D.

The ideal candidate has strong color-matching abilities, coating technology experience, and a chemistry/materials science background, with hands-on lab and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• Experience in color matching, formulation, or color specialist roles.
• Strong understanding of paints, coatings, pigments, and color technology.
• Experience with polyurethane, epoxy, water-based, and solvent-based coatings.
• Ability to perceive and evaluate the full color spectrum.
• Strong laboratory, testing, and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, reproduce, and adjust colors to meet requirements.
• Perform color matching and maintain tolerances.
• Create, modify, validate, and document coating formulations.
• Process formula change requests and maintain databases.
• Apply and evaluate polyurethane, epoxy, water-based, and solvent-based coatings.
• Collaborate with production, sales, customer service, and R&D.
• Maintain laboratory records, reports, and documentation.
• Support quality management and assist audits.
• Operate lab equipment and color measurement instruments.
• Support continuous improvement in color technology and lab processes.

Skills

Color Matching

Color Formulation

Paints & Coatings

Laboratory Testing

Documentation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

Microsoft Office

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Charleston, SC

Salary: $60,000.00 USD Annually - $70,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Colormetric Lab Associate in Charleston, SC

Full Time / Permanent Position

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Colormetric Lab Associate to support color development, color matching, and coating formulation activities within a fast-paced laboratory environment. This role is responsible for ensuring color matches meet customer specifications, creating and modifying coating formulations, maintaining formula databases, and providing technical support to production, sales, customer service, and product development teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong color-matching abilities, experience with paint and coating technologies, and a background in chemistry or materials science.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, reproduce, and adjust colors to meet customer and production requirements.


• Perform color matching and ensure color standards remain within specified tolerances.


• Create, modify, validate, and document coating formulations.


• Process formula change requests and maintain approved formulation databases.


• Apply and evaluate polyurethane, epoxy, water-based, and solvent-based coatings.


• Collaborate with production, sales, customer service, and R&D teams to resolve color-related issues.


• Maintain accurate laboratory records, reports, and technical documentation.


• Support quality management initiatives and assist during audits and inspections.


• Operate laboratory equipment, paint application tools, and color measurement instruments.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives in color technology and laboratory processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.


• Experience in color matching, color formulation, or color specialist roles.


• Strong understanding of paints, coatings, pigments, and color technology.


• Experience working with polyurethane, epoxy, water-based, and solvent-based coating systems.


• Ability to accurately perceive and evaluate the full color spectrum.


• Strong laboratory, testing, and documentation skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP.


• Industrial coatings, paint manufacturing, automotive coatings, aerospace coatings, or specialty chemicals experience.


• Knowledge of quality systems, regulatory compliance, and audit processes.


• Hazardous waste handling and environmental compliance experience.

Key Skills

• Color Matching & Color Formulation


• Paint & Coatings Technology


• Polyurethane & Epoxy Coatings


• Water-Based & Solvent-Based Coatings


• Laboratory Testing & Analysis


• Quality Assurance & Documentation


• Color Measurement Instruments


• SAP & Microsoft Office


• Chemical Handling & Safety Compliance


• Cross-Functional Collaboration

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