S&T Product Development Junior Chemist
As a S&T Product Development Junior Chemist, you will follow experimental procedures, generate reliable data, and consistently demonstrate the ability to perform data analysis. Leading independent projects or portions of larger projects requires strong analytical skills, project management capabilities, and effective communication.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Perform non-destructive inspection procedures, such as surface profile and film thickness measurements, and recognizing design and fabrication defects as well as coating failure modes.
- Create technical reports summarizing inspection findings.
- Analyze and interpret experimental results acquired.
- Maintain and communicate results through written and verbal reports.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and conduct technical studies and reports with only general direction from a group or project leader.
- Cooperate with different colleagues and functions within all PPG divisions and external parties (i.e. Marketing, other areas of R&D, Suppliers/Customers).
- Independently make decisions on problems and methodology issues and secure necessary resources.
- Ensure compliance with regional EU and national quality standards and safety norms
**Qualifications**
- Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of chemistry and coatings technology, including the role of protective coatings in preventing corrosion and light exposure defects.
- Familiarity with ISO/ASTM methods is appreciated.
- Has intermediate English working proficiency knowledge.
- A master's degree in chemistry or an equivalent field is preferred
- Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of Office and digital systems.
- Utilizes the scientific method, laboratory procedures, and data analysis techniques.
**ABOUT US**:
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**The PPG Way**
Every single day at PPG:
**We partner with customers to create mutual value.**
We are insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.
**We are "One PPG" to the world.**
We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets.
**We trust our people every day, in every way.**
We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.
**We make it happen.**
We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.
**We run it like we own it.**
We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities.
**We do better today than yesterday - everyday.**
We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.
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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.