Junior Colorist

About The Role We are looking for an entry level Colorist to join our shade team for our Fabrics Ingredients Business. In this role, you will work closely with cross functional teams to provide hands-on support with shade testing, visual evaluation, and data entry. The color/shade capabilities provided by this role are critical in enabling our GORE-TEX® products to meet customers and end-user needs to ensure our gear provides protection and comfort in the toughest conditions. The ideal candidate must have superior color acuity, strong organizational skills, strong attention to detail, time management skills, and passion around technical lab work. This role will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland. Pay And Benefits $50,000 - $55,000 per yearFactors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits Responsibilities Responsible for organizing and filing all submits for organization and library managementLog all test results in appropriate data management systemsPerform and execute physical property testing in accordance with AATCC Test methodsMonitor, document, and communicate all Colorfastness issues and failuresCross functional interaction (IS, Planning, QA, sourcing, PDM)Coordinate with Main Lab and Final Inspection to ensure on time testingPerform visual and instrument evaluations of production orders on raw material and finished goodsCommunicate with raw material suppliers on shade feedback and adjustments Required Qualifications Minimum 1 year experience in the textile/fabrics color industry; or a related degreeMust achieve a superior rating on Farnsworth Munsell 100 hue test post interviewStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work in a fast paced environment with multiple business expectations while demonstrating self-motivation across changing environmentsFamiliar with Outlook, PLM platforms, Equipment Software – IQ color systemsAbility to work both independently and as part of a team This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes US citizens, resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC1255a. Desired Qualifications Recent graduate with related degree is preferred This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes US citizens, resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC1255a.