Senior Color Scientist, Thermoplastics & Lab Leader

Geon Performance Solutions

Avon Lake (OH)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Geon Performance Solutions in Ohio seeks a Color Technology Laboratory Supervisor / Senior Color Formulation Scientist to lead development and commercialization of color solutions for thermoplastics. You will supervise daily lab activities, manage color matching, pigment selection, and data management while partnering with Sales, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Technical Service.

The role requires 7+ years in color formulation or related polymer tech, 2+ years leadership, and a track

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Color Science, or related technical discipline required.
Master's Degree preferred.
7+ years in color formulation, thermoplastics, color concentrates, masterbatch, additives, or related polymer technologies.
2+ years of leadership or project leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead development, formulation, and commercialization of color solutions for thermoplastics across multiple end markets.
Supervise Color Technicians, Laboratory Technicians, and Color Specialists; manage priorities and resources.
Partner with Sales, Technical Service, and Product Development to support customer programs and qualification efforts.
Scale formulations from lab to production with manufacturing teams and ensure color stability and quality.
Establish color measurement standards, QC procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Coach and develop laboratory personnel and maintain data integrity in formulation databases.