As a Product Development Chemist, you will be part of a technical team responsible for product development of polyurethane, polysiloxane, polyaspartic and other high weatherable topcoats in both technology segments.You will report to S&T Product Development Supervisor.**Key Responsibilities**- Supply to technical solutions to challenging problems with a mindset- Create new or improved products with chemistries including polyurethane, polysiloxane and polyaspartic in solvent-based and water-based technologies - for Heavy Duty Protective and Marine markets- Work with manager in setting SMART project goals and timelines- Share ancillary tasks such as equipment maintenance and calibration, ordering raw materials and lab supplies, competitor benchmarking and other testing, and other support responsibilities.- Familiarity with production scale-up, launches, and maintenance of products. Help with manufacturing and field concerns through and root cause analysis- Product launch, field support and meetings may necessitate some travel and overnight stays, less than 10%- Will take direction from lead chemist.**Qualifications**- Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering is required- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience required- Formulating experience with coatings.- Knowledge of durable finish testing procedures and design of experiments principles is preferred- Search and interpret literature and is cognizant of competitor technology and intellectual property- Travel would result in less than 10%- Must have excellent English oral, written, and communication skills to deal with external customers and internal personnel; generate written reports; and make technical presentations.**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.
