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Color Chemist

Consolidated Color Corp · Hawaiian Gardens, CAtodayverified 1 h ago

Color-match, formulate and scale pigment dispersions and colorant systems for coatings, supporting R&D and production.

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on color matching and colorant system R&D with direct scale-up into production batches.

Mostly at the benchDeep specialist BS acceptable

Core polymer roleColor matching, pigment dispersions, formulation, tinting and colorant system R&D in coatings/paint; scale lab formulations to production

Seniority
Mid-level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Industry
Coatings
Role
Formulation / Compounding
Materials
pigment dispersions4 rolescolorants13 rolespaints/coatings3 roles
Techniques
color matching14 rolesspectrophotometric color measurement

Role details

Position Title

Color Chemist

Full-Time

Location

Hawaiian Gardens

Position Summary

Consolidated Color Corporation is looking for an experienced Color Chemist to join our team. The candidate will have experience and knowledge with color matching, pigment dispersions, formulation, tinting, and product development within the coatings, paint, or related chemical industries. We are looking for a hands-on chemist who can combine technical formulation expertise with practical color-matching skills and work collaboratively with both our laboratory and production teams.

Key responsibilities

  • Perform color matching and tinting for new and existing products
  • R&D new color lines and colorant systems
  • Develop, evaluate, and adjust pigment dispersions to achieve required color and performance specifications
  • Support new product development
  • Ability to troubleshoot color, formulation, and production-related issues
  • Provide technical support to customers as needed
  • Work closely with production, quality control, sales, and technical teams
  • Scale laboratory formulations for production and assist with manufacturing trials
  • Maintain accurate laboratory records, formulas, test results, and development documentation
  • Ability to use color-matching equipment and color computer software to evaluate color accuracy and consistency.
  • Assist production with batch adjustments and color corrections
  • Follow established lab procedures and maintain an organized, safe work environment

Qualifications

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally
  • Experience in the Color Chemist position or positions related to the field
  • Software knowledge of BatchMaster or equivalent ERP programs
  • Knowledge using X-Rite or similar color computer hardware tools

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Common questions

Where is the Color Chemist role at Consolidated Color Corp based?

This role is based in Hawaiian Gardens, CA.

What degree is required for the Color Chemist role at Consolidated Color Corp?

This role requires a Not specified.

What polymers or materials does this Color Chemist role work with?

pigment dispersions, colorants, paints/coatings.

What techniques or methods are required for this Color Chemist role?

color matching, spectrophotometric color measurement.