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PPG Industries INC. Chemist, Product Development Entry - JR2410379 in Springdale, Pennsylvania
Chemist, Product Development Entry - JR2410379
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Product Development Chemist, Entry for PPG Protective and Marine Coatings S&T Durable Finishes, you will be part of a technical team responsible for product maintenance and development of polyurethane, polysiloxane, polyaspartic and other high weatherable topcoats in both global and regional technology segments.
Key Responsibilities * Supplying to innovative technical solutions to challenging problems * Assist in formulation of new and improved products with chemistries including polyurethane, polysiloxane and polyaspartic in solvent-based and water-based technologies - primarily for Heavy Duty Protective and Marine markets * Demonstrates ability to work with manager in setting SMART project goals and timelines * Responsible for supporting the design, testing, application, and analysis/evaluation of results that will lead to successful product commercialization * Share ancillary duties such as equipment maintenance and calibration, ordering raw materials and lab supplies, competitor benchmarking and other testing, and other support duties as needed * Will also be involved with production scale-up, launches, and maintenance of product line. Will assist in manufacturing and field concerns through root cause analysis * Product launch, field support and meetings may necessitate some travel and overnight stays, less than 10% * Will take direction from expert and lead chemists
Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering is required * 1 - 3 years of relevant work experience required * Knowledge of durable finish testing procedures as well as design of experiments principles is preferred * Travel would result in less than 10% * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required * Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in order to deal effectively with external customers and internal personnel; generate written reports; and make technical presentations
Medical, Dental, 401K, paid vacation and holidays.
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.
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