Chemist, Flooring Coatings Expert

Auctis; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Bonus

Job summary

A leading coatings company in Cheswick is seeking a Flooring Product Development Chemist to innovate and develop new flooring products. The position requires an MS in Chemistry or Polymer Science and 2-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include maintaining the product portfolio, generating reliable data, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should possess knowledge of coating formulations and proficiency in MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in coatings or related fields.
• Knowledge of epoxy, vinyl ester, polyurethane, polyurea principles.
• Ability to interpret literature and competitor technology.

Responsibilities

• Drive new product development in flooring coatings.
• Maintain existing product portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Technical problem-solving

Literature research

Education

MS in Chemistry or Polymer Science

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the job Chemist, Flooring Coatings Expert

Location: Cheswick, PA, USA

Remote Work: Not Allowed

Company: PPG (Protective & Marine Coatings Division)

Bonus: 10.00%

Required Education: M.D.

Required Experience: 4-6 Years

Travel: Up to 25%

Paid Relocation: NO (Possible for ideal candidate)

Description: As the Flooring Product Development Chemist at PPG, you'll drive innovation in our Protective and Marine Coatings (PMC) business. Take charge of new product development, maintain the existing portfolio, and contribute to global and regional technology segments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow and develop experimental procedures for new product development and performance testing.
• Generate reliable data, contribute to experiment design, and lead independent and collaborative projects.
• Provide innovative technical solutions and coordinate technical activities for new projects.
• Consult with internal teams, field service personnel, and gather input from customers and sales.
• Ensure compliance with PPG policies, EH&S, and governmental regulations.

Qualifications:

• MS in Chemistry or Polymer Science with 2-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of epoxy, vinyl ester, polyurethane, polyurea, and polyaspartics formulating principles recommended.
• Drive continuous improvement, embrace teamwork, and accept/deliver meaningful feedback.
• Ability to search and interpret literature, stay aware of competitor technology, and intellectual property.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.