Product Development Chemist, Entry Level

PPG; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the coatings industry is seeking an Entry Level Development Chemist in Delaware, OH. As part of the automotive refinish technical team, you will contribute to product development and coating formulation, supporting R&D efforts under the guidance of experienced chemists. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and relevant internship or work experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Matching 401k & retirement savings

Paid Vacation and Holiday pay

Qualifications

• 1+ years coating experience.
• Experience with statistical tools for design of experiment.
• Experience with coating application techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formulation experiments and communicate results to technical leadership.
• Follow experimental procedures and create reliable data.
• Build productive relationships within the PPG Technical community.

Skills

Statistical tools for design of experiment

Coating application techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Product Development Chemist, Entry Level

As an Entry Level Development Chemist, you will work in the laboratory as a member of automotive refinish technical team at Delaware, OH. You will support Refinish coatings R&D and contribute to the development of new products. You will work in the formulations laboratory under the supervision of an experienced chemist. Activities include paint formulation, spray application and physical and chemical property testing of standard and experimental color coatings. You will contribute to experimental design and planning with responsibility for conducting formulation experiments and communicating results to technical leadership and marketing organizations.

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

Key Responsibilities

Safety first attitude for every task assigned.

Follow experimental procedures and create reliable data promptly.

Provide independent thoughts, contribute (or lead) design of experiments.

Perform project tasks with the guidance from a senior chemist.

Demonstrate use of scientific method for experimentation, observations.

Provide recommendations that advances project goals.

Build productive business relationships with suppliers, marketing/ sales, customers and within the broader PPG Technical community.

Follow corporate policies and government regulations by compliance with established standards on business conduct, environmental issues, EEO.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Experience with statistical tools for design of experiment

1+ years coating experience

Experience with coating application techniques.

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, skills and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

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.

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.

As an Entry Level Development Chemist, you will work in the laboratory as a member of automotive refinish technical team at Delaware, OH. You will support Refinish coatings R&D and contribute to the development of new products. You will work in the formulations laboratory under the supervision of an experienced chemist. Activities include paint formulation, spray application and physical and chemical property testing of standard and experimental color coatings. You will contribute to experimental design and planning with responsibility for conducting formulation experiments and communicating results to technical leadership and marketing organizations.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Safety first attitude for every task assigned.

• Follow experimental procedures and create reliable data promptly.

• Provide independent thoughts, contribute (or lead) design of experiments.

• Perform project tasks with the guidance from a senior chemist.

• Demonstrate use of scientific method for experimentation, observations.

• Provide recommendations that advances project goals.

• Build productive business relationships with suppliers, marketing/ sales, customers and within the broader PPG Technical community.

• Follow corporate policies and government regulations by compliance with established standards on business conduct, environmental issues, EEO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

• Experience with statistical tools for design of experiment

• 1+ years coating experience

• Experience with coating application techniques.

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, skills and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

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.

About the company

PPG Industries, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials.

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