Reference #: JR257762
As a Color Technologist, you will help with the Harmar R&D Lab and PMC Plants, support projects, and respond to development and technical support activities for the marine coatings, floorings coatings and protective and coatings business.
PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.
Key Responsibilities
Follow PPG's safety, ethics, and all code of conducts as shared by PPG policies.
Solve the multiple requirements that are requested in the area such as substitutions of pigments or colorants due to shortage of the supplier, color adjustments in batches manufactured by in PMC plants, prioritize the compliance dates and negotiate with the different areas based on available resources.
Familiar of coatings industry ASTM testing methods.
Ensure that the color formulas developed in the laboratory work and are reproducible in the plant, distribution centers and dealers. Will also be involved with production scale-up, launches, and maintenance of product line. Support manufacturing and field concerns through root cause analysis.
Assistance with internal and external R&D scientists/chemists, plant personnel, marketing, and sales managers/salespeople.
Share ancillary tasks such as equipment maintenance and calibration, ordering raw materials, proper disposal of paint waste or raw materials and lab supplies, competitor benchmarking and other testing, and other support responsibilities.
Perform color matching work.
Independently lead new color/new product development, transfer, and launch gated projects.
Travel to support other PMC plants in US, Little Rock Plant, OKC Plant and Kansas City by business.
Manage work independently, work with customers, perform 6S and lab safety upkeep, and develop and support standard processes.
Qualifications
BS in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Color Science or any related sciences with 1+ years of relevant coatings industry experience.
Knowledge of epoxy, polyurethane, polysiloxane, inorganic zinc silicate, water base products formulating principles and solvent base formulating is necessary.
Search and interpret literature and is cognizant of competitor technology and intellectual property.
Knowledge of design of experiments principles.
Project, LFA, and SAP applications required.
Product launch, plant and field support and meetings may necessitate some travel and overnight stays.
Knowledge in Color Science (color spaces, color difference equations) and color measurement instruments.
1+ year experience in laboratory work and be able to understand color formulae; and pass a color blindness test; knowledge of color measurement technology.
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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.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
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.
The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
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 recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
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.
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.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
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.
The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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 recruiting@ppg.com. Pay Transparency poster: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_form
