Color Chemist

Reference #: JR2517044

The Color Chemist position is responsible for the Harmar R&D Lab and supports PMC Plants. This position can establish, plan, and manage projects. Additionally, it responds to development and technical support activities for the marine coatings, floorings coatings, and protective and coatings business.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

Follow PPG's safety, ethics, and all code of conducts as shared by PPG policies.

Ensure that the color formulas developed in the laboratory work and are reproducible in the plant, distribution centers and dealers. Will also involve themselves with production scale-up, launch, and maintain product line. Support manufacturing and field concerns through problem solving and root cause analysis.

Work with internal and external R&D scientists/chemists, plant personnel, marketing, and sales managers/ salespeople.

Travel to support other PMC plants in US, Little Rock Plant, OKC Plant and Kansas City..

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for color software applications used in formulation, color matching, and quality control processes.

Manage color data systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of color information across platforms.

Collaborate with IT and software vendors to implement updates, upgrades, and integrations of color-related software and hardware tools.

Train and assist team members and end-users in the use of color software and hardware, promoting best practices in color data management.

Analyze color data to support product development, quality assurance, and customer specifications, using advanced software tools.

Ensure compliance with data security and integrity standards in handling color measurement and formulation data.

Manage work independently, work with customers, perform 6S and lab safety upkeep, and develop and support standard processes.

Qualifications

BS/MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and any other related sciences with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant coatings industry experience.

Knowledge of epoxy, polyurethane, polysiloxane, inorganic zinc silicate, water base products formulating principles and solvent base formulating is necessary.

IT skills related to managing and analyzing color data, including database management, data integrity, and integration of color data systems.

Search for and interpret literature and is cognizant of competitor technology and intellectual property.

Knowledge of design of experiments principles is desired.

MS Word/ Excel/Power point, Project, LFA, LIMS, SAP and Oracle applications required.

Product launch, plant and field support and meetings may necessitate some travel and overnight stays.

Knowledge in Color Science (color spaces, color difference equations etc.) and color measurement instruments is preferred.

3+ years' experience in laboratory work and be able to read, understand and modify color formulae; and pass a color blindness test.

Must have experience with color software.

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About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit and follow @ PPG on Twitter. 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. PPGprovides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer 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, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected]. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. 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.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer 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, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Pay Transparency poster: English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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