Customer Development Chemist at PPG

As a Customer Development Chemist, you will support ongoing products and lead the development of new powder coating technologies for industrial markets. You will be lab-based, focused on formulating, testing, and improving coatings, with additional responsibilities in customer support, data analysis, and project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• You will demonstrate clear technical understanding of chemistries, products, and projects.

• Guide new products from lab into production working with manufacturing, technical administration, and supply chain

• Complete assigned work requests independently in the agreed upon time

• Work with manager to set project goals and timelines

• Communicate with sales team about status of work requests

• Interact independently with customers

• Interpret complex customer specifications to understand product requirements

• Plan, conduct and analyze experimental work (coatings formulation, application, testing) with minimal input from technical leadership

• Organize work to maximize productivity in the laboratory

• Collaborate with associates from other locations around the globe

• Contribute ideas for new coating systems and application processes

• 75% time spent in laboratory preparing and testing powder coating samples

• 25% desk work supporting customers, answering emails, managing work requests, and analyzing data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.

• 3+ years of experience in coatings or related field (preferred).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

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We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

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. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].

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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.