What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist (Paint, Coatings Manufacturing) position at Axalta?
Job Title: Scientist – Color (Paint/Coatings Manufacturing Industry)
Job #: 2026-17031
Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)
Location: Madison, AL (Huntsville Area)
Salary: Depends Upon Experience
Schedule: 1’sdt Shift (Days)
Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Test
Education: BS/MS Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Coatings preferred
Experience: Paint or Coatings Manufacturing experience is highly preferred. Strong Laboratory experience is required.
Important: Candidate MUST pass Color Vision Test
https://www.axalta.com/corporate/en_US.html (Company Website Link
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Job Summar
y:Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Scientist to join our General Industrial technology team in Huntsville, Al. The right candidate will possess a passion for development, good color eye, technical acumen, and the ability to process information quickly. Color developments will be utilized to support product design for coating technologies offered in coil and extrusion precoated metal market. The role of Scientist will report to the technology team manage
r.Responsibilitie
- s:The primary responsibility of the color scientist is to create color formulations based on customer requirements and adjust color formulas as needed to meet production requiremen
- tsRole requires a strong understanding of color theory and the properties of different pigments for matching colors accurately and consistently using a variety of color-matching tools and equipme
- ntRole will participate in SPC analysis to improve Right FirstTime color manufacturi
- ngRole will prepare samples, make product risk assessments, and be responsible for technology documentati
- onFacilitate transfer of technologies between Axalta color matching sites as requir
- edCapable of prioritizing work to meet customer demands and business requiremen
- tsAdherence to environmental, health and safety procedures is requir
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Educati
- on:BS/MS Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Coatings prefer
- redSerious consideration will be given to degreed candidates in other science related fields with applicable experie
- nceMicrosoft Office required, knowledge of VBA programming a p
- lusPass color vision t