Product Development Chemist

Product Development Chemist

Strongsville, OH

As a Product Development Chemist in our Industrial Powder Coatings Division, you will play a crucial role in advancing our coatings. We are looking for an entry level chemist to join this small but dedicated team, bringing innovative solutions to our projects.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing and commercializing cutting-edge coatings that meet rigorous industry standards. You will be a part in contributing to new product development from ideation to full commercialization. You will specifically contribute to developing new powder coatings for multiple industrial and automotive business.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on product formulation while interacting with various other business functions such as manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, sales, and other global development labs. You will be able to collaborate with and learn from other chemists. As you work together towards achieving our goals. You will also be involved in designing and conducting experiments, maintaining safety standards, reviewing intellectual property, and taking part in stage-gate activities.

Join us in this exciting role and make a significant impact on the future of Industrial Powder Coatings.

You will work onsite at our Strongsville, OH facility and report directly to the Supervisor, S&T Product development.

Responsibilities:

• Learn coatings terminology, raw materials, standard operating procedures, and equipment pertaining to individual job/project.
• Perform project tasks with direction and supervision from a team leader or senior chemist.
• Provide independent thought, contribute to and design own experiments.
• Follow experimental procedures and generate reliable data in a timely manner.
• Keep excellent documentation of experiments.
• Able to effectively listen and communicate within the work team, providing clear and concise summaries of technical results, and able to orally present work.
• Organize work to maximize productivity in the laboratory.
• Collaborate with associates in Strongsville and from other locations around the globe.

Qualifications:

• BS in a technical field such as Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in coatings preferred

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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.

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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.

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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

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