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Color Lab Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$82K/yr

Bachelors Degree with five (5) years of Automotive Coatings experience in Technical Service, Color Lab, Outside/Inside Sales or equivalent of 10+ years of coatings experience in Technical Service ...

Color Technician Location: IPSA, Durham, NC. Reports to: Production Supervisor Monday - Friday 6:00 ... Through lab testing, assists in qualifying/validating new raw materials; conducts specified ...

Color Technician Location: IPSA, Durham, NC. Reports to: Production Supervisor Monday - Friday 6:00 ... Through lab testing, assists in qualifying/validating new raw materials; conducts specified ...

Lab Technician - Cal Color

Fresno, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

... lab. Provides technical and application support to the sales and product development teams by ... and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental ...

Lab Technician - Cal Color

Fresno, CA · On-site

$23.08 - $31.15/hr

... lab. Provides technical and application support to the sales and product development teams by ... and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental ...

Lab Technician - Cal Color

Fresno, CA · On-site

$23.08 - $31.15/hr

... lab. Provides technical and application support to the sales and product development teams by ... and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental ...

Color Matcher

Linden, NJ · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Lab experience, color matching, and some chemistry exposure/basic understanding * Minimum of high school diploma * Experience with batch making/formulation is a plus * Preferably experience in nail ...

Lab Technician - Cal Color

Fresno, CA · On-site

$23.08 - $31.15/hr

... lab. Provides technical and application support to the sales and product development teams by ... and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental ...

Retail, Color Expert

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Color Expert Status: Part Time (up to 20 hours a week) Reports to: Store Manager Location ... Chicago More than just a lipstick destination, Lip Lab cultivates an environment that champions fun ...

Retail, Color Expert

Austin, TX · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Color Expert Status: Part Time (up to 20 hours a week) Reports to: Store Manager Location ... Austin South Congress More than just a lipstick destination, Lip Lab cultivates an environment that ...

Retail, Color Expert

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Color Expert Status: Part Time (up to 20 hours a week) Reports to: Store Manager Location ... Chicago More than just a lipstick destination, Lip Lab cultivates an environment that champions fun ...

Retail, Color Expert

Napa, CA · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Color Expert Status: Part Time (up to 20 hours a week) Reports to: Store Manager Location ... Napa More than just a lipstick destination, Lip Lab cultivates an environment that champions fun ...

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How much do color lab jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for color lab in the United States is $25.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Color Lab?

A Color Lab job typically involves working in a laboratory setting to analyze, mix, and match colors for various industries, such as textiles, paints, plastics, and printing. Professionals in this role use specialized equipment to ensure color consistency and accuracy based on client or production requirements. The job may also involve quality control, troubleshooting color discrepancies, and developing new color formulations. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of color science are essential for success in this field.

What does a typical day look like in a Color Lab role, and how does the team usually operate?

In a typical day working in a Color Lab, you'll spend time preparing and testing color samples, carefully matching and adjusting colors to meet client or production specifications, and documenting your results for quality control. You’ll often use specialized tools, such as spectrophotometers and colorimetry software, and work closely with both technical staff and creative teams to ensure color consistency across products. Team structures can vary, but Color Lab professionals frequently collaborate with process engineers, designers, and quality assurance specialists. This collaborative environment helps to quickly solve color-related challenges and ensures the final products meet both industry and customer expectations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Color Lab position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Color Lab role, you need a solid understanding of color theory, precise attention to detail, and experience with color measurement and matching processes, often backed by a background in chemistry, textiles, or graphic arts. Familiarity with spectrophotometers, color-matching software, and lab safety procedures is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with designers, production teams, and clients. These competencies ensure accurate color formulation and quality control, which are critical for consistently meeting production and customer standards.

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Infographic showing various Color Lab job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $52,516 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Clinical Testing Senior Lab Technician

Blaine, MN • On-site

$25.65 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company's products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estee Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, MAC, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty

Description The Clinical Testing Senior Lab Technician (hair color) position will be primarily focused on formulation, product testing and in-vitro hair testing in our hair color lab. All work must be executed in a scientifically sound, safe, and timely manner. Executes work with excellence with mininal daily supervision.

Clarifies for understanding & prioritization and proactively updates supervisor on status and flags issues / help required. Generates and records data on repetitive and routine experiments with excellence. Proficient in calibration, use and maintenance of standard lab / pilot plant equipment.

Assists on making routine batches following defined protocols and routine equipment. Conducts routine analysis on stability batches. Conducts physical tests on batch samples vs defined specifications.

Develops knowledge of Company culture, resources, processes etc. Competent in standard lab / pilot plant procedures & policies. Builds understanding of category.

Qualifications Associate of Science and/or Technology Degree required 2+ years of Laboratory experience in test methods, research & development and/or quality assurance Proficiency with Word and Excel. Experience with technical writing in a scientific field. Effective time management skills.

Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours per day) Experience in operation of scientific instruments and applicable software Willing and able to do some repetitive tasks. Follow Good Laboratory Practices and other regulations, where applicable Maintain a clean and organized lab area Ability to follow safe lab practices. Pay Range: The anticipated hourly range for this position is $25.65 to $27.00

Exact hourly rate depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Hourly range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to hourly rate, this position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, education, and budget.

Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, The Estee Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others.

Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. Equal Opportunity Employer: It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices.

Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed. Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.