Associate Color Specialist
About The Position
About the Role Penn Color is seeking an Associate Color Specialist to join our innovative R&D team in Hatfield, PA. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a technical or creative background who are interested in working hands-on in a laboratory environment and supporting manufacturing efforts on a global scale. In this role, you will contribute to the development, testing, and refinement of color and additive formulations for plastic materials. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply problem-solving skills, and grow your expertise in color science, polymers, and plastics processing. About Penn Color Penn Color develops and manufactures custom color and additive masterbatches, compounds, and dispersions for a wide range of industries, including packaging, building materials, and consumer goods. Our Hatfield R&D Center is the hub of innovation—where ideas become real-world solutions and materials are engineered for performance, sustainability, and visual impact.
Requirements
- High school diploma required; industry-related training preferred
- 1–3 years of relevant experience
- Basic understanding of polymers, colorants, and additives
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to see and differentiate color variation
Nice To Haves
- College degree in chemistry, engineering, architecture, visual arts, or a related field is a plus
Responsibilities
- Work safely and in compliance with ISO 9001 guidelines using various plastic extrusion techniques
- Accurately weigh color formulations, prepare samples, evaluate color, and make adjustments
- Learn and apply basic formulation techniques and color match to a balanced formula
- Prepare laboratory samples and manage workflow to support project completion
- Utilize software and databases such as Oracle, X-Rite, Datacolor, Uncountable, and other lab instrumentation systems
- Apply basic formulation techniques and develop balanced color matches
- Support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to drive a project through to completion and make independent decisions along the way
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Communicate project updates clearly
- Participate in customer-facing meetings as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
