Color Chemist/ Color Matcher/Color R & D
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About the Role
Ampacet Corporation seeks a Color Matcher to develop, match, and approve color formulations for masterbatch. The role requires a chemistry or polymer science background and 3-5 years of experience in color matching or polymer compounding.
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Responsibilities
- Match and develop colors according to customer samples, specifications, or references
- Prepare and test laboratory batches of masterbatch for color, dispersion, and performance properties
- Record and maintain accurate formulation data, test results, and sample references
- Ensure color consistency and compliance with physical, chemical, and regulatory requirements
- Provide technical support to production during scale up and manufacturing new color matches
- Troubleshoot quality or processing issues related to color, pigment dispersion, or performance
- Work closely with sales, technical, and production teams to deliver solutions on time
- Continuously improve formulations for cost optimization, quality enhancement, and sustainability
- Stay updated on new pigments, additives, and industry trends relevant to masterbatch technology
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, or related field
- 3 5 years of experience in color matching, pigment dispersion, or polymer compounding (masterbatch, plastics, or coatings industry)
- Strong knowledge of pigments, additives, and polymer carriers (PE, PP, PET, PS, etc.)
- Hands on experience with laboratory equipment (twin screw extruders, spectrophotometers, injection molding machines, etc.)
- Proficient in MS Office, Oracle JD Edwards
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About the Company
- Ampacet Corporation is a privately held, global company that manufactures Masterbatch ingredients that provide color, texture and other qualities to plastic items.
- We have over 2,000 employees in 18 countries, doing business with clients in over 90 countries.
- Sustainability is a priority at Ampacet, working within global organizations to facilitate plastics recycling and developing recycle ready products.
About Your Role
- As our Color Matcher, you will be responsible for developing, matching, and approving color formulations for masterbatch in line with customer requirements and company standards.
About Your Responsibilities
- Match and develop colors according to customer samples, specifications, or references.
- Prepare and test laboratory batches of masterbatch for color, dispersion, and performance properties.
- Record and maintain accurate formulation data, test results, and sample references.
- Ensure color consistency and compliance with physical, chemical, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical support to production during scale up and manufacturing new color matches.
- Troubleshoot quality or processing issues related to color, pigment dispersion, or performance.
- Work closely with sales, technical, and production teams to deliver solutions on time.
- Continuously improve formulations for cost optimization, quality enhancement, and sustainability.
- Stay updated on new pigments, additives, and industry trends relevant to masterbatch technology.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, or related field
- 3 5 years of experience in color matching, pigment dispersion, or polymer compounding (masterbatch, plastics, or coatings industry).
- Strong knowledge of pigments, additives, and polymer carriers (PE, PP, PET, PS, etc.).
- Hands on experience with laboratory equipment (twin screw extruders, spectrophotometers, injection molding machines, etc.)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proficient in MS Office, Oracle JD Edwards
About Your Competencies
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Innovation
Equal Employment Opportunity
- Ampacet is committed to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status.
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