Analytical Chemist-Jobs in Kanada

S&T Product Development Chemist, Expert

PPG Industries, Inc. has an opening for an S&T Product Development Chemist, Expert position in Cheswick, PA. The role involves developing innovative technical solutions for chemical coatings, including formulating high-temperature resistant, insulating, and corrosion-resistant coatings.

1. Plan and coordinate technical activities for new development projects.
2. Conduct laboratory preparations, chemical tests, and investigations to support new coating product development, including designing high-temperature coating testing procedures and conducting experimental formulations.
3. Formulate new coatings or improve existing products using chemistries such as epoxy, polyurethane, siloxane, and inorganic zinc silicate, in solvent-based high solids, solvent-less, and water-based technologies, mainly for high-temperature exposures and corrosion protection in heavy-duty Protective and Marine markets.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Polymers and Coatings Technology, or Chemical Engineering.
• At least five (5) years of post-baccalaureate experience in a related position.
• Experience with coatings formulation (5 years), spray apply coatings (3 years), and ASTM/ISO test standards for coatings (3 years).
• Knowledge of polymer chemistry, designing laboratory experiments with statistical tools, and literature search and interpretation (including patents, journal publications, and coating technology magazines).

Experience can be concurrent.

Apply online at careers.ppg.com.