Product Development Chemist

2 weeks ago

Allison Park, United States PPG Industries Full time
Product Development Chemist

Pittsburgh, PA

As a Product Development Chemist in the dynamic Science & Technology team at PPG, you will be at the forefront of pioneering research and development.

We offer the unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of paints and stains, where you will be a part of spearheading the development of groundbreaking products.

Your role is crucial in driving organic growth through product creation, while also ensuring the enhancement and support of our existing portfolio. You will help identify and develop next-generation products and explore new market opportunities, all while focusing on cost-effective solutions.

In this role, your expertise will guide the technical aspects of multiple projects in the paint & stain sectors. You will help safeguard our intellectual property, a vital component of our strategic growth. Collaboration is important, and you will work with teams across product management, marketing, sales, technical services, manufacturing, quality assurance, legal, environmental health and safety (EHS), product stewardship, and procurement departments. This position is not just a job, but a chance to make a significant impact in the field of chemistry and materials science, where your contributions will shape the future of coatings.

You will work on-site at our Cheswick, PA facility just outside of Pittsburgh, and report to the S&T Product Development Supervisor.

Responsibilities:
  • Create a culture where safety comes first and ensure compliance with PPG environmental, health, and safety policies.
  • Drive projects against set milestones and deliver results.
  • Coordinate related activities including formulation, processing, testing and application.
  • Design, execute, and analyze experiments to develop paints & stains.
  • Apply statistical tools (Six Sigma), design of experiment, and structure-property-relationship principles daily to research duties.
  • Document experiments and conclusions in a clear, concise, and searchable manner.
  • Complete work at the bench to promote best practices to the broader PPG Architectural team.
  • Work closely with product management, manufacturing and procurement organizations, to develop new products and maintain existing product lines through formulation and product optimization.
  • Maintain an environment dedicated to scientific excellence where hypothesis-driven research and statistical rigor are applied to understand and solve problems.
  • Ensure alignment to standard methodologies for product development and formulation practice creation.
  • Support product management and manufacturing to complete tasks within larger projects.
  • Support a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion so that every employee can bring their full self to work each day.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or greater in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Polymer Science, or a relevant technical field with a minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a lab setting required.
  • Previous experience in architectural, waterborne coatings, or other coatings technology and/or coatings manufacturing is preferred.


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 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.

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 like healthcare, retirement plans, and dental/vision insurance, will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

We offer Health 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.

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