Development Chemist, Refinish Coating Formulation

PPG; Allison Park (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the coatings industry is seeking a Development Chemist to join their automotive refinish product development team. The role involves leading projects to innovate and commercialize new clearcoat products, requiring strong collaboration and technical problem-solving skills. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry and significant formulation experience. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to professional integrity and growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Matching 401k

Paid Vacation

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• 7+ years of formulation experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of formulation experience with a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent projects to develop new clearcoat products.
• Collaborate with global teams to drive projects forward.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.

Skills

Team Player

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master’s degree in Chemistry

Job description

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As a Development Chemist, you will work in the laboratory as a member of automotive refinish product development team in CIC (Allison Park, PA). You will lead independent projects or portions of larger project to develop and commercialize new clearcoat products. You will also leverage resource and provide innovative technical solutions to challenging problems.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of projects and achievement of milestones through planning
• Work with global development labs, research team, marketing team, production team and customers to lead projects forward
• Use Sigma logic methodology for design of experiment and data analysis
• Provide support to customer and production related issues
• Communicate and share knowledge within the team and with collaborators
• Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook
• Maintain a safe, clean work area
  
  

Qualifications

• Degrees in Chemistry or related field
• ***Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of formulation experience, Master’s degree with 5+ years of formulation experience***
• Knowledge of coatings/adhesives and testing procedures
• Must be a team player, collaborative and willing to give credit when appropriate
  
  

About Us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every Single Day At PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

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 [e-mail].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

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.

About Us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every Single Day At PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are “One PPG” to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing

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