Paint Laboratory Technician

Supports Paint Specialist in the execution of technical paint testing, color development and brand color validation activities. Performs routine laboratory tests, documents data and maintains test equipment related to brand color development programs including Dynamic Blue and SSP. Provides supporting project communication, tracking and supplier follow up to ensure timely progress of color standards and material evaluations.

• Laboratory instruments such as spectrophotometers, corrosion chambers or environmental test equipment.
• Tests for color, gloss, adhesion, corrosion, humidity and other paint performance.
• Test equipment includes color spectrophotometer, WOM, corrosion chambers, humidity cabinet, oven, and water immersion tanks.
• Prepare paint panels and samples for testing and evaluation.
• Supplier coordination, Testing project management.
• High school diploma or equivalent - typically the minimum requirement.
• Associate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, Laboratory Technology, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Prepare paint panels and samples for testing and evaluation.
• Operate laboratory test equipment including color spectrophotometer, WOM, corrosion chambers, humidity cabinet, oven, and water immersion tanks under supervision of the Paint Specialist.
• Perform routine tests for color, gloss, adhesion, corrosion, humidity and other paint performance attributes.
• Record, organize and enter test data into laboratory systems and project files.
• Monitor ongoing tests and document abnormalities or deviations.
• Track incoming color standard requests and maintain accurate project status.
• Send weekly color standard status updates to cross functional teams.
• Follow up internal requests for missing or incomplete test request forms.
• Contact suppliers to request timelines for submitted samples and materials.
• Update paint project tracking forms with status and deadlines.
• 1Maintain organized records of communications, test data and supplier responses.
• 1Send standardized instructional emails and support communication for paint development workflows.
• Assist with scheduling workload items and organizing test queues for the lab.