COLOR SCIENCE SPECIALIST, CHROMAFLO TECHNOLOGIES at Chromaflo Technologies in Ashtabula, OH

Job Description

To apply, please email hr.america@chromaflo.com with your resume and/or a general application.  Be sure to attach your resume and list the position title in your subject line.  You may also fill out a general application and bring it to a Chromaflo facility.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION:  This full-time position, Color Science Specialist, 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 standards evaluation, competitive colorants, color matches, verification colors and base, and colorant characterizations; 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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  Works closely with the Color Science Manager and Color Scientists to assure developmental effectiveness; Provides support to Color Scientists, Technical Service Representatives and Technicians 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; Direct customer contact to obtain information critical to project success; 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; Develop 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.