Customer Formulation Chemist

Overview

Develops and reformulates automotive coatings, supports manufacturing and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• formulation
• troubleshooting
• qc support
• formula management
• lab documentation
• result reporting

Tasks

-Adhere to all PPG safety protocols and promote a strong safety culture in a laboratory and customer-facing work environment. -Act consistently with The PPG Way in all daily activities. -Support manufacturing processes by assisting with formulation, troubleshooting, and resolving production-related issues. -Work directly with customers to understand their needs, reformulate coatings based on customer specifications, and build strong customer relationships. -Provide support to Quality Control (QC) teams to ensure product consistency and adherence to specifications. -Maintain an accurate, neat laboratory notebook, documenting all observations, including unusual results, with meticulous attention to detail. -Communicate results, observations, and customer feedback effectively to direct supervisor and relevant stakeholders. -File and manage formulas accurately, ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.

Requirements

• erp
• oracle
• problem solving
• bachelor's
• scale-up
• project management

What You Bring

-Proficiency in computer skills, including ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) for data entry and formula management. -Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail to ensure high-quality work and accurate documentation. -Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. -Demonstrate initiative by accomplishing tasks, meeting mutually agreed-upon deadlines, and effectively incorporating feedback. -Strong mathematical skills, particularly in scale-up calculations to support formulation and production processes. -Self-motivated with independent project management skills to drive tasks to completion. -Quick learner with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, varied work environment. -Good interpersonal skills to foster collaboration within a small team and build relationships with customers. -Well-developed oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with technical and non-technical personnel, including direct customer engagement.

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About Ppg

-A global leader in coatings and specialty materials. -A history of innovation has enabled the development of cutting-edge products for diverse industries worldwide. -Serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer goods. -Strong presence in more than 70 countries with a vast portfolio of products and services. -Provides high-performance coatings to help businesses protect and beautify their assets. -Products are used across industries ranging from automotive to marine and construction. -Research and development efforts focus on creating sustainable and durable solutions. -Expanded market position through strategic acquisitions in recent years. -Recognized as a leader in materials science and coatings technology.

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