Customer Formulation Chemist

Description

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

Requirements

• Demonstrate initiative by accomplishing tasks, meeting mutually agreed-upon deadlines, and effectively incorporating feedback.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) for data entry and formula management.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, varied work environment.
• 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.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail to ensure high-quality work and accurate documentation.
• 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.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance