Chemist II - Polyurea Platform
PPG Industries Inc. - Cleveland, Cleveland
PPG: We protect and beautify the world.
At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
Why join us:
With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.
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Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one.
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You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.
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Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies.
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Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help theme propel their industries forward.
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You will be welcomed into a culture where everyone’s ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.
Key Responsibilities
PPG has created a new X-SBU team on polyurea product technology for multiple applications in various business segments including Automotive, Industrial, Architectural, Refinishes and Protective and Marine coatings.
Business objective: Grow PPG polyurea product line business from ~ $20MM (~ 1.5% share) to > $50MM (~ 3% share) over the next 5 years, by extending polyurea offering into existing and emerging market applications across multiple SBU’s.
Technical objective: Leverage and extend PPG’s existing resin synthesis, formulation knowledge and capabilities, application expertise, analytical capabilities, and fundamental material property knowledge to support growth in extended and emerging applications. Position PPG as a company with expertise and leadership relative to polyurea science, materials and applications.
PPG is seeking a self-motivated chemist to plan and conduct projects independently and as part of a team to develop innovative profitable new polyurea coatings products and support existing line of polyurea products.
Primary Responsibilities:
- New product development, maintenance of existing products, and other business support activities related to polyurea technology.
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Perform a variety of routine and non-routine functions directed toward the formulation of new and existing coatings related to polyurea chemistry. The functions include mixing and spraying of paint and the testing of resulting coatings which require handling hazardous chemicals, careful weighing and mixing of paints, using spray equipments designed for plural components, performing property measurements of wet and dry coatings, gathering data and recording detailed account of results in electronic laboratory notebook.
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Maintain a clean and safe laboratory and dispose waste materials.
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Work safely with hazardous materials on a daily basis, follow rigorous safety precautions and wear personal protective equipments including use of respirator.
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Work closely with supervisor who will provide specific and detailed instructions regarding formulations and procedures.
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Prioritize daily tasks to maximize productivity.
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Learns and demonstrates use of terminology, operating procedures, and equipment pertaining to individual project.
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Uses internal and external expertise as directed.
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Utilizes BPI tools under supervision.
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Develop teamwork skills.
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Seeks out knowledge of new technology.
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Successfully completes projects on time and with the resources available.
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Develop understanding of fundamental principles related to structure-property relationship and root cause analysis to design effective experiments.
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Develop skill-sets to work independently and collaborate with chemists, engineers from various sites.
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Consults with field technical service personnel.
Experience and Education
The candidate must have a BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline with 1 year of coatings formulating experience.
Functional and Technical Skills
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Demonstrated basic technical writing skills.
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Ability to effectively listen, communicate and carry out instructions in a timely manner.
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Open minded and responsive to feedback.
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The ideal candidate recommended to have special knowledge and skills related to polyurea coatings formulations and applications
PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.
PPG Industries, Inc. offers 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, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
PPG Industries, Inc. offers 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, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
Posted: 30+ days ago
About PPG Industries Inc.
PPG's vision is to continue to be the world's leading coatings and specialty products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction ma... more
