Development Chemist, Refinish Coating Formulation

PPG Industries, Inc; Hampton Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in automotive refinishing is seeking a skilled Development Chemist to join their innovative team. In this role, you will lead projects focused on developing and commercializing new clearcoat products, ensuring project milestones are met through effective planning and collaboration. You will apply your extensive formulation experience and technical expertise to solve complex challenges while fostering a safe and productive laboratory environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company committed to innovation and sustainability in enhancing surfaces worldwide.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Matching 401k

Paid Vacation

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years or Master's degree with 5+ years of formulation experience.
• Knowledge of adhesive and testing procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent projects to develop and commercialize new clearcoat products.
• Collaborate with global teams to advance projects and solve problems.

Skills

Formulation Experience

Knowledge of Adhesive Procedures

Data Analysis

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Master's Degree in Chemistry

Job description

As a Development Chemist, you will work in the laboratory as a member of the automotive refinish product development team in CIC (Allison Park, PA). You will lead independent projects or portions of larger projects to develop and commercialize new clearcoat products. You will leverage resources 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
• Collaborate with global development labs, research, marketing, and production teams, as well as customers, to advance projects
• Apply Sigma logic methodology for design of experiments and data analysis
• Support customer and production-related issues
• Share knowledge within the team and with collaborators
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment

Qualifications

• Degrees in Chemistry or related fields
• ***Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of formulation experience, Master's degree with 5+ years of formulation experience***
• Knowledge of adhesive and testing procedures
• Team player, collaborative, and willing to give credit where due

About us:

At PPG, we make it happen. We seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values and possess the drive to continually improve.

Our mission:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

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

The PPG Way

Every day at PPG:

• Partner with customers to create mutual value
• Operate as "One PPG" globally
• Trust and empower our people
• Make it happen
• Own our work
• Strive to improve daily

PPG is an equal opportunity employer. We offer career growth in a diverse, inclusive environment committed to continuous learning. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, religion, or other protected characteristics. For disability assistance, contact [e-mail].