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Product Development Chemist, Lead

Employer
PPG Industries
Location
Oak Creek
Salary
Competitive

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Industry
Retail
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

The Lead Development Chemistwill be responsible for a Key Account Technical Team residing in the larger Americas Liquid Industrial Coatings Technical organization! You will be an authority that drives the team towards the realization of encouraged deliverables!

Key Responsibilities

Prioritize, design and project manage associated key account liquid projects
Assess the performances of technical personnel and advise their professional growth
Plan and conduct experimental work such as the formulation, application and testing of coatings
Analyze and interpret experimental results effectively to supply to the development of new and improved products
Work closely with the customer to understand their needs and how to incorporate these needs into new products
Work in conjunction with Manufacturing and/or other functions to facilitate new products from the laboratory into production
Work toward technical milestones and deliver results against established timelines
Maintain and grow an understanding of industrial coatings, leveraging that knowledge in product development and technical support
Maintain and communicate results through written and verbal summaries, coatings reports, test drill presentations and gate review updates

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Polymer Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
A minimum of 10 years' coatings formulation experience
The ability to see and discern color
Prior experience in the coatings industry with liquid knowledge is preferred
Strong ability to work with demanding customers
Strong communication and trouble-shooting skills
Validated leadership skills
Ability to travel domestically 10-20%

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