Lab Head Physics and Color Science | Lab Head (all genders) Physics / Color Science

SUSONITY Commercial GmbH

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Nov 17, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This leadership role involves managing a specialized coating lab focused on optics, application technology, and color science for the Susonity group. The Lab Head will provide deep expertise in coating application, color measurement, and the use of effect pigments, particularly in automotive paint. Responsibilities include developing team skills, supporting customer activities, and advancing the development of natural color representation on displays. The successful candidate will combine scientific physical understanding with leadership in internal and external projects, driving efficiency through lab automation, statistical methods, and potentially artificial intelligence. This position requires a result-driven mindset, strong business acumen, and the ability to lead a highly specialized expert team while operating effectively within a global environment.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Physics, Optics, or related fields

Experience

  • Minimum 3 years in coatings and/or color development
  • Leadership experience preferred
  • Professional experience in successful project conclusion
  • Experience in color development in coatings industry (with and/or without effect pigments) (a plus)
  • Knowledge about state-of-the-art coatings application technology (a plus)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Unspecified contract duration (Permanent position)