Senior Development Chemist – Adhesives & Sealants

PPG Industries, Inc; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

EAP

Disability/Leave

Job summary

Lead Development Chemist at PPG Industries, Inc. in Adrian, MI focuses on managing special adhesives and sealants projects, root cause analysis, and commercial formula revisions.

The role collaborates with Operations, Quality, and Optima teams to drive growth in North America while supporting existing customer accounts. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and can independently scope and execute projects, with experience in epoxy-amine, polyurethane, PVC plastisol, or waterborne

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, polymer science, coatings science, material science, or engineering with 1–3 years industrial experience, OR BS/MS with 5–7 years industrial experience.
• Must have industry experience in adhesives and sealants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage special adhesives and sealants projects.
• Conduct root cause analysis to resolve customer-reported issues.
• Revise commercial formulas as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with Operations, Quality, and Optima teams.
• Facilitate product launches through involvement in the Secure Launch process.
• Develop technical expertise in product scale-up and launch activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with technical leaders, stakeholders, and commercial teams.
• Present technologies, test reports, and strategies to internal and external customers.
• Support company growth strategies and maintain existing accounts.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed (~10%).

Skills

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Independent project execution

Education

PhD in chemistry or related field

BS/MS with 5–7 years industrial experience

Tools

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Statistical analysis

Job description

Lead Development Chemist at PPG Industries, Inc. in Adrian, MI focuses on managing special adhesives and sealants projects, root cause analysis, and commercial formula revisions.

The role collaborates with Operations, Quality, and Optima teams to drive growth in North America while supporting existing customer accounts. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and can independently scope and execute projects, with experience in epoxy-amine, polyurethane, PVC plastisol, or waterborne