Product Development Chemist

As a Development Chemist in our automotive refinish technical team in Cleveland, OH, you will work in formulation and manufacturing support, leading independent projects or contributing to larger projects focused on developing and commercializing coatings products and ensuring their production capabilities. By combining practical formulation expertise with strategic project management, you will guide innovation and support the advancement of current and 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 electronic notebooks.

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

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science with 1+ years of industrial experience, OR

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science with 3+ years of industrial experience.

• Knowledge of coating formulation techniques and testing procedures.

• Experience with polymer structure/property relationships.

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000.

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About us:

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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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [click to reveal email address] [email protected] .

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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.