Product development chemist entry

As an Entry Level Development Chemist , you will work in the laboratory as a member of automotive refinish technical team at Delaware, OH. You will support Refinish coatings R&D and contribute to the development of new products. You will work in the formulations laboratory under the supervision of an experienced chemist. Activities include paint formulation, spray application and physical and chemical property testing of standard and experimental color coatings. You will contribute to experimental design and planning with responsibility for conducting formulation experiments and communicating results to technical leadership and marketing organizations.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Safety first attitude for every task assigned.
• Follow experimental procedures and create reliable data promptly.
• Provide independent thoughts, contribute (or lead) design of experiments.
• Perform project tasks with the guidance from a senior chemist.
• Demonstrate use of scientific method for experimentation, observations.
• Provide recommendations that advances project goals.
• Build productive business relationships with suppliers, marketing/ sales, customers and within the broader PPG Technical community.
• Follow corporate policies and government regulations by compliance with established standards on business conduct, environmental issues, EEO.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Experience with statistical tools for design of experiment
• 1+ years coating experience
• Experience with coating application techniques.
  
  

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, skills and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

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.

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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 [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.