Experienced Product Development Chemist

Springdale, PA

As an Experienced Product Development Chemist – Coil Coatings, you will be responsible for customer facing development opportunities in coil-applied coatings for the Building Materials and Transportation markets. As a chemist with us, you will work closely with sales managers in support of key customers while thoughtfully applying formulation expertise in a high-energy environment that encourages your growth!

The development chemist plays a key role in color and other formula design, product preparation and application, and the testing of coatings against a wide range of specifications and requirements. Can you analyze and interpret experimental results to facilitate new product development? If this sounds like you Apply Now!

In this role you will work on-site at our Springdale, PA Facility and report directly to the Coil Customer Support Team Technical Supervisor

Responsibilities:

Contribute ideas for innovative new coating systems and application processesPlan and conduct experimental work (coatings formulation, application, testing)Analyze and interpret experimental results to facilitate problem resolution and new product developmentWork closely with customers to understand their product needsCollaborate with R&D and/or other functions both local and globalGuide new products from lab into production working closely with Manufacturing and/or related areasCommunicate and ensure recordkeeping through written/verbal summaries, reports, and presentations to both internal and external customers.Demonstrates knowledge of the coatings business and shares that knowledge with other associatesWith feedback from technical service, address customer complaints/concerns through root cause analysis and/or formulation changes.Provide critical input for ongoing technology maintenance

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or greater in a Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering required.Three (3) or more years of proven laboratory experience with a demonstrated track record in coatings preferred.Prior knowledge of coatings formulation is preferred.Knowledge of experimental design (DOE) and complex problem solving preferredExperience in managing technical projects with multiple stakeholders

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About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity and professional candor 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 equal consideration for employment. PPG does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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.

We offer Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Family Leave, Life and Disability Insurance

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.
 

\nAbout us:

\n \n 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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\n PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
\n \n 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.
\n
\n The PPG Way
\n Every single day at PPG:
\n We partner with customers to create mutual value.
\n We are “One PPG” to the world.
\n We trust our people every day, in every way.
\n We make it happen.
\n We run it like we own it.
\n We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

\n \n 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 recruiting@ppg.com.

\n \n 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.
\n \n Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.