Color Scientist

Hempel A/S•Conroe, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Color Scientist is responsible for supporting the development, matching, and maintenance of color formulations within the coatings segment. This role ensures accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in color processes through technical execution, database management, and cross-functional collaboration. The Color Scientist provides insight to internal teams, distributors, and customers while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting commercial/regional projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Materials Science, or related field (or equivalent technical experience).
Color matching and color theory experience is required
2–4 years of experience in a coatings or chemical manufacturing environment with focus on color matching, tinting, or formulation.
Hands-on experience with color database software and spectrophotometer.
Strategic thinker with a detail-oriented and proactive approach.
Proficiency in spoken English and Spanish is considered a plus.
Must be authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in spoken English and Spanish is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute color development, color matching, and tinting requests for R&D, distributors, customers and commercial.
Support maintenance of color databases (Synergy T3, LargoMatch, LargoTint, etc.), ensuring formulas are accurate, current, and aligned with regional/global standards.
Conduct testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting of color formulations to resolve technical issues including customer complaints.
Conduct database audits, identifying and correcting shade duplications, missing reflectance data, or misalignments.
Support distributor launches by preparing formulas, files, and training materials.
Support product launches as needed based on color database requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Technical Service, Operations, Marketing, Sales) to deliver color solutions.
Assist with training, documentation, and technical support to internal staff and distributor personnel.
Contribute to the development of SOPs and knowledge-transfer documents for sustainable processes.
Participate in projects aimed at improving efficiency, standardization, optimization, and productivity in alignment with global color lab systems.
Independently work and manage multiple projects with varying timelines.
Troubleshoot color database related issues at off-site locations