About Vibrantz Technologies
Vibrantz Technologies (“Vibrantz” or “Company”) is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving customers globally, our innovations are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications to enhance the hue, functionality, safety and environmental footprint of everyday consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable benefits like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 60 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents and employs roughly 4,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship, and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages employees’ heads, hands and - uniquely - their hearts.
Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.
For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.
Job Function
Are you ready to make your mark in the world of color technology? Join our innovative team in Color Solutions as a Color Scientist, where you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our color technology. This position offers the opportunity to lead exciting projects, collaborate with customers, and make a significant impact on our commercial success. The position will be based out of Ashtabula, Ohio and will be responsible for providing color technology leadership in support of the Americas region.
Responsibilities
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Manage projects to facilitate both internal and customer use of Vibrantz colorant dispersions. Design, plan, and execute projects, ensuring timely completion to meet requirements and expectations.
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Create and maintain color technology competencies in terms of instrumentation, electronic formulation tools, formulary files and color measurements.
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Develop and train the technical organization and customers in state-of-the-art color practices for colorant dispersion use with color formulation software, which includes the development of colorant databases and implementation of color procedures.
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Lead color work, transforming opportunities and resolving challenges through color science techniques.
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Maintain clear and proactive communication at every project stage, including progress reports, updates, and milestone achievements.
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Partner with commercial sales on customer visits to explore exciting collaboration and/or conversion opportunities.
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Develops and maintains current knowledge of color technology, pigments, coating chemistries, and their applications.
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Create and deliver compelling presentations and reports to both internal and external stakeholders.
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Champion safety by adhering to regulations, attending safety meetings and training, inspecting work areas, and initiating corrective actions. Report any injuries, illnesses, or environmental incidents promptly.
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Keep detailed lab notebooks to organize, analyze, and record your innovative work products.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
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BS/BA in a relevant field of science, such as color science, physics, materials science, chemical engineering, or chemistry.
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3+ years of industry experience in coatings in combination with color technology. Other experience may be considered with a strong color technology background.
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Proficiency in color theory, color measurement, color matching, color formulation software, and spectrophotometers.
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General understanding of pigment and carrier types / chemistries a plus.
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Proficient computer skills: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Preferred Experience
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Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects.
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Familiarity with statistical analysis and data interpretation.
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Excellent interpersonal skills; experience interfacing with customer a plus.
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Possess communication skills to provide presentations and to write in a clear and concise manner.
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Have successfully worked in a close team environment.
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Strong problem-solving skills and mathematical aptitude.
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Experience with Microsoft servers, Amazon client, coding experience, desktop sharing programs and knowledge of computing systems is beneficial.
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Adobe Creative Suite knowledge is a plus.
Benefits
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Location
Ashtabula, OH
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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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What We Do
Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global technology leader in color solutions, functional coatings and specialty minerals whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life in countless products across a broad array of end markets
