Color Chemist

About the role

A leading organization, recruited through Manpower Middle East, is looking for a Color Chemist in Dubai. The role covers color matching, pigment dispersion and polymer compounding, and suits someone who brings creativity, collaboration and strong technical skills.

Key responsibilities

• Match and develop colors according to customer samples, specifications or references.
• Prepare and test laboratory batches of masterbatch for color, dispersion and performance properties.
• Record and maintain accurate formulation data, test results and sample references.
• Ensure color consistency and compliance with physical, chemical and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support to production during scale-up and manufacturing of new color matches.
• Troubleshoot quality or processing issues related to color, pigment dispersion or performance.
• Work with sales, technical and production teams to deliver solutions on time.
• Improve formulations for cost optimization, quality and sustainability.
• Stay up to date on new pigments, additives and industry trends in masterbatch technology.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or a related field, or a diploma.
• Proven experience in color matching, pigment dispersion or polymer compounding within the masterbatch, plastics or coatings industry.
• Strong knowledge of pigments, additives and polymer carriers such as PE, PP, PET and PS.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment including twin-screw extruders, spectrophotometers and injection molding machines.