Scientist - Color (Paint & Coatings Manufacturing Industry)

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/PhD 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)

Job Summary:

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 manager.  

Responsibilities: 

• 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 requirements
• Role 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 equipment
• Role will participate in SPC analysis to improve Right FirstTime color manufacturing
• Role will prepare samples, make product risk assessments, and be responsible for technology documentation
• Facilitate transfer of technologies between Axalta color matching sites as required
• Capable of prioritizing work to meet customer demands and business requirements
• Adherence to environmental, health and safety procedures is required

Education: 

• BS/MS/PhD Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Coatings preferred
• Serious consideration will be given to degreed candidates in other science related fields with applicable experience
• Microsoft Office required, knowledge of VBA programming a plus
• Pass color vision test

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

 

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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