S&T Product Development Chemist , Experienced

S&T Product Development Chemist I, Experienced

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Chemist I (Experienced) in Oak Creek, WI. The role focuses on developing new liquid coatings products and testing coatings against multiple specifications and customer requirements for industrial coatings.

• Work with customers to understand their needs and incorporate those needs into new liquid coatings products.
• Lead experimental chemistry projects, collaborating with contractors and chemistry technicians.
• Coordinate project activities across Manufacturing, QA, Technical Service, and Commercial teams.
• Analyze and interpret experimental chemistry results to contribute to the development of new and improved liquid coatings products.
• Troubleshoot and correct problematic batches and resolve technical issues reported by customers.
• Reformulate existing chemistry‑based industrial coatings products to meet cost reduction or property enhancement goals.

• Associate’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry.
• At least five years of coatings formulation experience.
• Experience acting as a liaison between scientific, quality, process engineering, manufacturing, corporate, customer, and supply‑chain communities.
• Familiarity with ISO standards or other organizational standard test methods, including reading comprehension and testing in accordance with the standards.
• Ability to read, perform, and write standard operating procedures and update them with subject‑matter experts.
• Experience in development steps of a new product/process: conceptualization, scale‑ups, performance testing, and verifying feedback loops post‑implementation.
• Knowledge of analytical test methods and how to obtain useful data in a defective product/process situation.
• Understanding of particle stability principles, DMAIC methodology, and JMP/Minitab or equivalent statistical tools.
• Knowledge of laboratory recordkeeping standards, including laboratory notebooks, SOPs, and product validation.
• Basic troubleshooting of machine malfunctions and ability to replace or change parts for mixers, spray equipment, and test equipment.
• Availability to work outside normally scheduled hours to support manufacturing facilities and customer accounts.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. Pay is based on factors such as skill sets, experience, education, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Employee benefits programs support health and well‑being. Insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with applicable plan terms and conditions. Detailed benefits will be discussed with you during the hiring process.

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. 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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