As a Research Chemist, you will conduct research and development of new technologies. You will verify conceptual engineering designs, speed up product and process development, ensure process scale up, promote continuous improvement.
You will report to S&T Product Development Supervisor.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Reduction of formulation costs by guaranteeing, on-performance and on-cost delivery.
- Plant support: continuity of operation, adjustment of non-conforming batches, updating of formulas and specifications.
- New product/process development projects and optimization of existing products.
- Maintain health and safety standards.
**Qualifications**
- Academic background: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
- Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymers, Materials or related field is desirable.
- Technical proficiency in selants and coatings.
- Experience >5 years in paint development/formulation.
- Proficient in paint evaluation methodologies and the use of equipment related to paint development.
- Knowledge of concentrate formulation and paint process using concentrates.
- Fluent English.
**About us**:
**PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD**
**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.**
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**:
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
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.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.