S&T Product Development Chemist, Expert

PPG Industries, Inc.; Allison Park (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the coatings industry is seeking an S&T Product Development Chemist, Expert to develop innovative chemical solutions. The role involves formulating coatings for high-temperature and corrosion-resistant applications, requiring a strong background in chemistry and coatings formulation.

Benefits

Competitive pay ranges

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering required.
• Five years of experience in coatings formulation.
• Experience with ASTM / ISO test standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate technical activities for new development projects.
• Conduct laboratory preparations and chemical tests for new coatings.
• Formulate new coatings or improve existing products.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Coatings formulation

Laboratory experiment design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: S&T Product Development Chemist, Expert

PPG Industries, Inc. has an opening for an S&T Product Development Chemist, Expert position in Cheswick, PA. The role involves contributing to the development of innovative technical solutions for chemical coatings, focusing on high-temperature resistant, insulating, and corrosion-resistant coatings.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Planning and coordinating technical activities for new development projects.
2. Conducting laboratory preparations, chemical tests, and investigations to support new coating product development, including designing high-temperature coating testing procedures and conducting experimental formulations.
3. Formulating new coatings or improving existing products with chemistries such as epoxy, polyurethane, siloxane, and inorganic zinc silicate, utilizing solvent-based high solids, solvent-less, and water-based technologies, primarily for high-temperature exposures and corrosion protection in heavy-duty Protective and Marine markets.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Polymers and Coatings Technology, or Chemical Engineering.
• Five (5) years of post-baccalaureate and progressively responsible experience in a related position.

Experience Requirements:

• Five (5) years in coatings formulation.
• Three (3) years in spray apply coatings.
• Three (3) years with ASTM / ISO test standards for coatings.

Additional Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience or knowledge of polymer chemistry.
• Designing laboratory experiments using statistical tools for new product development.
• Searching and interpreting literature, including patents, journal publications, and coating technology magazines, to aid in product development.

Note: Experience can be concurrent.

Apply online at careers.ppg.com.

Additional Information:

PPG offers competitive pay ranges and benefits that vary by location, considering factors such as skill sets, experience, education, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. Our employee benefits programs support the health and well-being of our employees, with coverage and benefits in accordance with applicable plans and documents.