QC CIT Analyst

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries (UK) Limited is seeking a QC CIT Analyst in Cleveland, OH. In this role, you will lead quality assurance and control activities for the development of chemical coatings products.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or Chemistry, alongside two years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include investigating batch anomalies, establishing testing metrics, and supporting quality control in product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Biochemistry or Chemistry plus two years of experience in a related position.
• Experience preparing and applying liquid coating products utilizing various spectrophotometers.
• Knowledge of panel testing techniques and GMP/GLP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze abnormal batches of chemical coatings products.
• Establish metrics for data analyses of batch investigations and tests.
• Provide cross-functional support for quality control during product development.

Skills

Liquid coating preparation and application

Statistical analysis

Product development

Quality control

Problem-solving processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or Chemistry

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Lab equipment

Job description

QC CIT Analyst

PPG Industries, Inc. seeks a QC CIT Analyst in Cleveland, OH responsible for leading quality assurance and control activities to support the development of chemical coatings products.

Responsibilities

• Investigating and analyzing abnormal batches and remakes of chemical coatings products, including producing one‑shot lab batches and identifying high probable failures with specific RM lots through quality control chemical tests.
• Establishing metrics (both internal and external) for chemical coatings products for data analyses of batch investigations and tests.
• Performing statistical and chemical analyses regarding the quality of the products.
• Providing cross‑functional support for quality control during product development, including verification check‑mixes (during chemical production support) and training QC chemist technicians.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Biochemistry or Chemistry plus two (2) years of experience in a related position.
2. Two (2) years of experience with each of the following:
   • Preparing and applying liquid coating products utilizing spectrophotometers, including Xrite MA68, Xrite MA98, BYKMAC1, and MacBeth coloreye for color measurements.
   • Product development and quality control by performing paint sample tests, operating lab equipment, and troubleshooting issues.
   • Maintaining laboratory instruments.
   • Preparing test solutions and compounds pre‑reagents to conduct tests.
3. Must have any experience with or knowledge of:
   • Panel testing techniques, including Tukon hardness, Pencil hardness, Cross Hatch Adhesion, Pop & Sag evaluation, destructive testing, impact testing, and crater testing.
   • GMP/GLP requirements, safety requirements, test methods, and SOPs.
   • QC tool data lookup or similar.
   • Continuous improvement techniques including formula optimization process and problem solving process.
   • Continuous improvement events including Kaizen workshops.
4. Experience can be concurrent.

Apply online at www.careers.ppg.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

PPG offers equal employment opportunities to all candidates and employees. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without discrimination based on sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected class. PPG encourages applicants who require adjustments due to a disability to contact [e-mail].