S&T Customer Support Chemist - Experienced

As the Customer Support Chemist, you are an individual contributor within a laboratory environment and will report to the Customer Manager - Automotive Parts and Accessories and will support the APA Decorative market segment through the development and formulation of new coatings that reflect quality and meet customer requirements. You will interact with plant production personnel, marketing, and QA personnel to assist with problem resolution as it pertains to formulation issues. Able to effectively listen and communicate within the work team, providing clear and concise documentation of technical results, and able to orally present work.

PPG offers excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, additional retirement benefits, PTO, continuing education, and excellent opportunities for growth!

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all PPG safety protocols and encourage a broad safety culture in a laboratory work environment.

• Actively and positively contributes in a team environment, effectively collaborates with team members, and supports team engagement initiatives.

• Effectively communicates results and observations to direct supervisor, as required

• Maintains an accurate, neat notebook. Documents all observations, including unusual results.

• Demonstrates initiative and drive through accomplishing tasks. Follows through on mutually agreed upon dates and goals. Accepts and effectively uses feedback.

• Acts consistently with The PPG Way on a daily basis

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Chemistry, BioChemistry, Chemical Engineering or related

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Self-motivated and willingness to actively research and investigate solutions for customer needs.

• Ability to independently manage projects as well as contribute actively within a team environment.