Our client in chemical processing seeks the expertise of a quality Colour Lab Technician to join their team in Edenvale, Gauteng.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting a variety of assignments (e.g. experiments, sample preparation, colour eye - matching, process scale-ups, product pilot-runs, quality assurance tests).
• Technical support of customer complaints including investigation, analysis, root cause determination.
• Colour matching and database building use of Innovatint & largo matching system and software.
• Apply, collect, and arrange samples.
• Perform application testing to demonstrate properties of colorants for specific customer needs.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and regulatory issues and maintain high level of competence through patent literature, technical conferences, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to the compliance with ISO, Quality and Environmental Systems.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in pigment dispersions, paint technology, or coatings applications.
• Degree in chemistry or related science (desirable).
• Experienced colour matcher, with good working knowledge of Innovatint and largo matching systems and software.
• Familiar with all Microsoft office tools.
• Direct colorant and/or paint formulation experience (desirable).