Entry Level Development Chemist

PPG Industries INC. • Cheswick, PA • 1h ago

Reference #: JR2512827 Entry Level Development ChemistPPG IndustriesPittsburgh Pennsylvania

As an Entry-Level Development Chemist, you will join PPG's Protective and Marine Coatings segment as part of the Durable Finishes Team. Based at our Harmarville Technology Center, you will support R&D efforts and contribute to the development of innovative coating products.

Working under the guidance of an experienced chemist, you will be involved in formulation development, spray application, and testing both standard and experimental coatings. Your responsibilities will include designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, preparing samples, and communicating results to technical leadership and marketing teams.

You will also assist in troubleshooting lab equipment and ensure all work complies with safety protocols and corporate standards.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities Maintain a safe and compliant working environment. Prepare samples, acquire data, and document results accurately. Conduct physical testing on liquid paints and coated panels (e.g. viscosity, rheology, adhesion, hardness, gloss, color, sag, flow, leveling, etc.). Follow experimental procedures and generate reliable data promptly. Contribute to experimental design and planning. Perform project tasks under the guidance of a senior chemist. Apply scientific methods to experimentation and analysis. Provide recommendations that support project goals. Collaborate effectively with marketing/sales teams, customers, and the broader PPG technical community. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and government regulations. Apply chemistry and analytical knowledge to accelerate innovation and product development. Travel: Less than 30%.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. Experience with statistical tools for experimental design. 1+ years coating experience (preferred). Familiarity with coating application techniques. Knowledge of paint formulation, testing methods, and manufacturing process.

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 provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to growand 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_formattedESQA508c.pdf EEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migratedfiles/employers/eeocselfprintposter.pdf EEO is the Law Supplement: http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migratedfiles/employers/eeocgina_supplement.pdf

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