Product Development Chemist, Entry Level

Product Development Chemist, Entry Level

Join PPG as an Entry Level Development Chemist to 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 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 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 compliance with established standards on business conduct, environmental issues, EEO.

Qualifications

PPG is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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