• Job Description

  Req#: PIIPIIUSJR258288EXTERNALENUS

  As a Development Chemist in our automotive refinish technical team in Delaware, OH, you will work in formulation, leading independent projects or contributing to larger projects focused on developing and commercializing coatings products. By combining practical formulation expertise with strategic project management, you will guide innovation and support the advancement of next-generation coatings technology.

  PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and ensure delivery of projects, achieving important milestones.

  • Collaborate with global development labs, research, marketing, production teams, and customers to improve projects.

  • Apply Sigma logic methodology for design of experiments (DOE) and data analysis.

  • Provide technical support for customer and production-related issues.

  • Lead intellectual property projects to protect innovations.

  • Share knowledge within the team and with external collaborators.

  • Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory notebooks.

  • Uphold a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

  Qualifications

  • PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science, OR

  • Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science with 5+ years of industrial experience, OR

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science with 10+ years of industrial experience.

  • Knowledge of coating formulation techniques and testing procedures.

  • Experience with polymer structure/property relationships.

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  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.

  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, veteran 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 will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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

• About the company

  PPG Industries, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials.

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