Jonathan Archibald

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About Jonathan Archibald

Seasoned technical specialist with over 17 years of progressive experience in the paint and coatings industry, specializing in laboratory operations, coatings testing, product evaluation, and quality control. Reflects a strong blend of hands-on technical expertise, leadership in lab management, and proficiency in CRM systems, ISO standards, and technical documentation. Throughout my career with leading organizations such as PPG Industries, Pittsburgh Paints Co, and Datacolor, Inc, I have held multiple key roles including Technical Service Representative, Color Specialist, Color Technologist, and Applications Engineer. I consistently demonstrated my ability to streamline processes, improve lab efficiency, and act as a technical liaison between manufacturers and internal teams. Skilled in managing Approved Product Lists (APL), having overseen thousands of annual applications while maintaining strict compliance and accurate tracking of testing outcomes. My experience also includes training team members, developing databases, and contributing to standards committees for the refinement of industry protocols. In addition to my technical roles, I have experience in software integration, data reporting, and technical writing, contributing to internal standards and documentation for color matching and coating application processes. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Earth Science and is adept with a wide range of technical tools, including Salesforce, INDX, LIMS, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Open to domestic and international travel, is a U.S. passport holder, and brings strong communication skills along with a proven ability to work across functional teams.