Senior Colour Lab Specialist

CANPACK Group•Olyphant, PA

23d

About The Position

The Senior Color Lab Specialist drives innovation and quality in lithographic color development by overseeing ink formula approvals and managing electronic color databases. Duties and Tasks (To be performed in full alignment with CANPACK Core Values: Respect, Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Quality, and Innovation) Developing color schemes for new lithographs. Producing trial prints of lithographs Modifying colors (approving lithographs during the printing process). Creating color atlases with wet ink samples for new factories within the CP Group. Inspecting newly created ink formulas and approving them in the WBC system. Updating and supervising the electronic color measurement database in the internal X-RITE measurement library across the CANPACK Group. Reporting design errors and providing feedback to the graphic coordinator regarding new graphic designs. Training newly hired employees in tasks and responsibilities, as well as cross-training existing staff to increase flexibility. Complying with DPG regulations and procedures. Actively participating in implementation tests of new types of rubber blankets, plates, inks, and varnishes. Actively participating in implementation tests of new types of rubber blankets, plates, inks, and varnishes. Modifying ink formulas to reduce ink cost contributions in the printing process. Operating machines and equipment used for color printing, ink testing, trial lithograph printing, and measuring equipment. Taking care of assigned machines, devices, measuring and computer equipment, and other tools at the workstation. Carrying out assigned duties in accordance with the company’s Integrated Quality Management Systems. Performing other tasks and assignments as instructed by the supervisor. Observing occupational health and safety (OHS) and fire safety regulations, as well as company rules, procedures, and policies.

Requirements

Associate Degree or Technical Diploma in Printing Technology, Graphic Communications, Color Science
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Color Lab Specialist, with proven expertise in ink formulation, testing, and color management within a production or laboratory environment—ideally involving inks, coatings, or printing technologies.
Operating ink lab equipment
Preparing trial ink samples
Modifying ink formulas
Reporting and documentation accuracy
Leading testing
Mentoring and team development
Process optimization
Safety protocols and chemical handling
Expert-level knowledge of ink approval processes
Supervising electronic color databases
Strategic color consistency across sites
Training
Health & Safety (Occupational Safety Training).
Company Policies and Code of Conduct.
The employee may be required to complete additional training as directed by the Company, in response to operational, quality and/or safety needs, or to meet other business requirements.
Ability to communicate in business language – country specific.
Moderate /General: The employee performs a variety of routine work within established policies and procedures and receives detailed instructions on new tasks. Limited Work Independence. Consultative Decision Making.
Regular communication with team members.
The employee may be required to engage in additional forms of communication as directed by the Company in alignment with operational requirements and based on business needs.
May communicate with external service providers, auditors, or inspectors during visits, audits, or compliance checks.

Responsibilities

Developing color schemes for new lithographs.
Producing trial prints of lithographs
Modifying colors (approving lithographs during the printing process).
Creating color atlases with wet ink samples for new factories within the CP Group.
Inspecting newly created ink formulas and approving them in the WBC system.
Updating and supervising the electronic color measurement database in the internal X-RITE measurement library across the CANPACK Group.
Reporting design errors and providing feedback to the graphic coordinator regarding new graphic designs.
Training newly hired employees in tasks and responsibilities, as well as cross-training existing staff to increase flexibility.
Complying with DPG regulations and procedures.
Actively participating in implementation tests of new types of rubber blankets, plates, inks, and varnishes.
Modifying ink formulas to reduce ink cost contributions in the printing process.
Operating machines and equipment used for color printing, ink testing, trial lithograph printing, and measuring equipment.
Taking care of assigned machines, devices, measuring and computer equipment, and other tools at the workstation.
Carrying out assigned duties in accordance with the company’s Integrated Quality Management Systems.
Performing other tasks and assignments as instructed by the supervisor.
Observing occupational health and safety (OHS) and fire safety regulations, as well as company rules, procedures, and policies.