Product Development Chemist

PPG Packaging is looking for candidates for a Product Development Chemist position (PhD level) at our Research and Development Center in Milford OH. You will support PPG in the development and commercialization of new coatings products including advancing both current and next-generation coatings technologies for PPGs Food and Beverage Packaging business segment.

Key Responsibilities

• Address complex challenges by applying broad chemical expertise alongside appropriate experimental and theoretical research methodologies

• Plan lead and execute experimental work essential to achieving project goals and driving the development of products for market introduction

• Provide technical support for a commercialized product

• Communicate scientific and technological information to leadership and global partners

• Travel requirements: <10%

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Chemistry Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

• Demonstrated theoretical knowledge across core areas of chemistry including inorganic organic and physical chemistry with an emphasis on interdisciplinary integration to solve complex scientific challenges

• Solid skills in researching scientific literature analyzing experimental data and drawing meaningful conclusions to support research goals and progress

• Experience managing important aspects of multiple projects including guidance of team members and oversight of job-specific responsibilities

• We consider proven experience in reaction and chemical process optimization along with method development a strong asset.

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