Powder Coating Product Development Chemist, Expert

PPG; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking a Powder Coating Product Development Chemist in Strongsville, OH. The role focuses on developing and testing powder coating products, requiring a Chemistry degree and experience with formulations. Candidates will perform various analytical tasks ensuring product quality and performance meet customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Three years experience with powder coatings formulations and laboratory operations.
• Experience in customer-requested color matches and performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop new powder coatings products and test against specifications.
• Weigh solid formulas and operate lab equipment for manufacturing.
• Prepare testing reports and evaluate new raw materials.

Skills

Chemical formulations

Testing and evaluation

Laboratory equipment operation

Raw materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc. seeks a Powder Coating Product Development Chemist, Expert in Strongsville, OH responsible for developing new powder coatings products, designing color and other chemical formulas, preparing and applying powder coatings products, and testing coatings against multiple specifications and requirements for PPG’s powder coatings products. Specific duties include: (i) weighing solid formulas and melt-mixing it through extrusion; (ii) testing coatings to customer specifications and preparing testing reports; (iii) spraying metal parts manually through electrostatic spray for evaluation and testing; (iv) performing cross-contamination checks; and (v) evaluating new raw materials as alternatives to current usage.

Must have a bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field plus three (3) years of experience in a related position.

Experience must include three (3) years with each of the following: (i) raw materials used in powder coatings and powder coating formulations; (ii) operating laboratory equipment used to manufacture and apply powder coatings; (iii) running performance testing and formulating powder coatings to meet customer performance requirements; (iv) planning, conducting, and analyzing experimental work (including coatings formulation, application, and testing) with minimal supervision; and (v) formulating customer-requested color matches.

Experience can be concurrent.

Apply online at careers.ppg.com.

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].

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