QC CIT Analyst

PPG Industries, Inc. seeks a QC CIT Analyst in Cleveland, OH responsible for leading quality assurance and control activities to support the development of chemical coatings products. Specific duties include: investigating and analyzing abnormal batches and remakes of chemical coatings products, producing one‑shot lab batches, identifying high probable failures with specific RM lots through quality control chemical tests; establishing metrics for chemical coatings products for data analyses of batch investigations and tests;

performing statistical and chemical analyses regarding product quality; and providing cross‑functional support for quality control during product development, including verification check‑mixes and training QC chemist technicians.

Must have a bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Biochemistry or Chemistry plus two (2) years of experience in a related position.

Experience must include two (2) years with each of the following: preparing and applying liquid coating products utilizing spectrophotometers (Xrite MA68, Xrite MA98, BYKMAC1, and Mac Beth coloreye) for color measurements; product development and quality control by performing paint sample tests, operating lab equipment, and troubleshooting issues; maintaining laboratory instruments; and preparing test solutions and compounds pre‑reagents to conduct tests.

Must have any experience with or knowledge of panel testing techniques (Tukon hardness, Pencil hardness, Cross Hatch Adhesion, Pop & Sag evaluation, destructive testing, impact testing, crater testing); GMP/GLP requirements, safety requirements, test methods, and SOPs; QC tool data lookup or similar; continuous improvement techniques including formula optimization and problem‑solving processes; and continuous improvement events including Kaizen workshops.

Experience can be concurrent.

The salary for this position is $62,899 per year.

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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.

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