S&T Product Development Chemist, Senior

S&T PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST, SENIOR

PPG Industries, Inc. has an S&T Product Development Chemist, Senior position at our Milford, OH Research and Development (R&D) Center, responsible for supporting PPG in the development of new coatings products for commercialization, including supporting current and next generation development of chemical coatings for PPG's Food Packaging business segment. Specific duties include: (i) supporting the continuous development of food packaging coatings and product launches for PPG's U.S. customers, including by leading all phases of several simultaneous coatings projects at different stages of completion, developing project goals, and recommending new projects in collaboration with the technical manager and other polymer chemists;

(ii) applying knowledge of appropriate scientific, experimental, and statistical methods as well as detailed knowledge of PPG's chemical manufacturing processes and protocols while serving as a resource with respect to chemical interactions during PPG's proprietary packaging coatings new product development; (iii) developing new testing methods to accelerate coatings development processes, including testing production batches prior to customer trials, identifying root causes of problems, and ensuring that new products are developed in accordance with both PPG's EHS standards as well as customer specifications;

(iv) driving new coatings products innovation by implementing new ideas, screening new chemical technologies, and submitting MOI's that PPG will convert into patent applications; and (v) participating in product robustness activities for current and new coating technologies, including by working with PPG's raw material suppliers, to improve product launch success.

Must have a bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry or a directly related scientific field plus three (3) years of experience in a related position.

Experience must include three (3) years with each of the following: (i) coating formulation techniques and testing procedures; (ii) new coatings development for food and beverage packaging, with an emphasis on sustainable materials and addressing materials of concern; and (iii) providing support to resolve customer and production‑related issues in packaging coatings. Experience can be concurrent.

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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.