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TheS&TProduct Development Chemistwill be part of the Architectural Coatings Research and Development team.They will be responsible for formulating, preparing and testing new and existing products, evaluating new raw materials, maintaining existing products and working with manufacturing to resolve problems.
As a Product Development Chemist, you will work hands-on in the development of world class coating technologies. The successful candidate is expected to learn quickly and gain expertise in architectural coatings product lines, including concepts, practices, and procedures. Specifically, the employee's main responsibilities will include formulation of new and existing products within the materials group.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure adherence to all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations, standards and policies to help eliminate health hazards to prevent work stoppage and time loss due to accidents.
- Drive projects against set milestones and deliver results. Coordinate related activities including formulation, processing, testing and application.
- Perform and document generally standardized, routine chemical and physical test of finished goods and compare the results with established standards and customer requirements.
- Work closely with product management, manufacturing, and procurement organizations, to develop new products and maintain existing product lines through formulation and product optimization.
- Support manufacturing to ensure quality products are delivered to customers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Polymer Science, or a relevant technical field with a minimum of 0-2 years of experience working in a lab setting.
- Previous experience in architectural, waterborne coatings, or other coatings technology and/or coatings manufacturing is preferred.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to conduct experiments and document processes and results.
If you want to work in a business to support and develop coatings technologies across broad marketing segments for every day consumers and professional painters, apply today!
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Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. Pay Transparency poster: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
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