Job Description:

As the Product Development Chemist, you will work in the laboratory as a member of automotive refinish product development team in CIC (Allison Park, PA). Reporting directly to the Senior Development Leader you will lead independent projects or portions of larger project to develop and commercialize adhesive and sealant product for Refinish application. You will use resource and provide technical solutions to challenging problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the experimental work to meet project goals and timeline


• Communicate and share knowledge within the team and with collaborators


• Interact with global development labs, research team, marketing team, production team and customers to guide projects forward


• Use Sigma logic methodology for design of experiment and data analysis


• Provide support to customer and production related issues


• Learn and improve continuously as an individual and as part of the team


• Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook


• Maintain a safe, clean work area
  
  

Qualifications

• Degrees in Chemistry, Polymer, Engineering or related field


• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of formulation experience


• Knowledge of common coating formula techniques and testing procedures


• Formulation experience in automotive coating, adhesive and sealants is desirable.
  
  

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.

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