Color Formulator
: Job Details :

The QUIKRETE Companies is seeking an exceptional candidate for a Color Formulator role at our new corporate Engineering & Technical Center located in Johns Creek, Georgia.

The Color Formulator will work with the product development and quality assurance teams to ensure new and existing products meet exacting color standards. This is a full-time, on-site role.

Successful candidates will contribute to the growth of The Quikrete Companies by developing, matching, and adjusting color formulations for a variety of coatings, grouts, and mortars. We are known for our leading position in bagged cement-based products, including pigmented tile grouts and masonry mortars. We also have a significant presence in the CASE space, selling pigmented waterproof membranes, moisture barriers, sealants, sealers, and coatings.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will use a strong understanding of color theory, pigment dispersion, and formulation techniques to ensure consistent and high-quality color performance. Duties include:

• Develop and match custom color formulations using spectrophotometers, color software, and visual evaluation.
• Adjust and refine existing formulations to meet customer specifications and production requirements.
• Select appropriate pigments, resins, and additives based on performance, cost, and compatibility.
• Conduct lab-scale batch mixing and testing to evaluate color accuracy, stability, and application properties.
• Maintain accurate records of formulations, test results, and raw material usage.
• Collaborate with production, quality control, and sales teams to ensure smooth scale-up and customer satisfaction.
• Troubleshoot color-related issues in manufacturing or customer applications.
• Stay current with industry trends, new pigment technologies, and regulatory requirements.

Expected Experience and Competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of significant experience in color formulation; other formulation experience may qualify.
• Must demonstrate superior color discrimination (a test will be required during the onsite interview).
• Hands-on experience with color matching instruments (e.g., Hunterlab, Konica Minolta, etc.) and software.
• Experience evaluating color perception via Ishihara and Munsell Hue test is a plus.
• Strong understanding of color theory and pigment chemistry.
• Excellent attention to detail and color perception.
• Familiarity with sample preparation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Formulation experience with solid and liquid coatings, fillers, and adhesives.
• Experience with color databases and digital color libraries.
• Working understanding of statistics through academic coursework or Six Sigma-type on-the-job training.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.

What You Will Experience

This position is based at the QUIKRETE® Engineering and Technical Center in Johns Creek, Georgia. Johns Creek is a vibrant community located in the northern suburbs of Atlanta, one of the fastest growing regions in the country. The 70,000+ square foot facility houses state-of-the-art laboratories, analytical equipment, physical testing machines, environmental testing rooms and chambers, scale-up equipment, an engineering development lab, warehouse, and modern office and public space. Here, you will work in an intellectually challenging and highly collaborative environment with ample opportunities for professional development.

QUIKRETE® offers attractive salaries and benefits including competitive base pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, basic life and personal loss insurance, supplemental life insurance, and a 401k retirement plan with a generous company match policy.

The QUIKRETE Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

About The QUIKRETE Companies -- “What America's Made Of”

An industry pioneer known for its iconic and unmistakable yellow bag of concrete, The QUIKRETE® Companies was founded in 1940. During the past 80 years, The QUIKRETE Companies evolved from a fledgling building material supplier in Columbus, Ohio to the largest manufacturer of pre-blended, packaged concrete and cementitious products in North America. Today, The QUIKRETE Companies is a scalable, single source for commercial, residential and industrial building, repair and rehabilitation products that proudly contributes to the growth and health of our country's structure and infrastructure every day.