Product Development Chemist, Entry Level - PPG : Job Details

As an Entry Level Development Chemist, you will work in the laboratory as a member of the 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, conduct formulation experiments, and communicate results to technical leadership and marketing organizations.

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

• 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 guidance from a senior chemist.
• Demonstrate use of scientific method for experimentation and observations.
• Provide recommendations that advance 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 complying with established standards on business conduct, environmental issues, and EEO.

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

PPG pay ranges and benefits vary by location, allowing us to competitively compensate employees across geographic markets. Compensation decisions consider skills, training, qualifications, certifications, and organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

At PPG, we make it happen. We seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive daily to improve.

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• We partner with customers to create mutual value.
• We are One PPG to the world.
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• We run it like we own it.
• We do better today than yesterday every day.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer opportunities for career growth in a fulfilling, continuous learning environment that embraces diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. For assistance due to disability, email [email protected].

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