Color Chemist

Overview

Develops and supports color formulas for coatings, managing labs, scale-up and data

Key Responsibilities

• data management
• tech support
• data analysis
• software integration
• formula validation
• user training

Tasks

-Travel to support other PMC plants in US, Little Rock Plant, OKC Plant and Kansas City.. -Manage color data systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of color information across platforms. -Train and assist team members and end-users in the use of color software and hardware, promoting best practices in color data management. -Provide technical support and troubleshooting for color software applications used in formulation, color matching, and quality control processes. -Analyze color data to support product development, quality assurance, and customer specifications, using advanced software tools. -Work with internal and external R&D scientists/chemists, plant personnel, marketing, and sales managers/ salespeople. -Collaborate with IT and software vendors to implement updates, upgrades, and integrations of color-related software and hardware tools. -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. -Manage work independently, work with customers, perform 6S and lab safety upkeep, and develop and support standard processes. -Ensure compliance with data security and integrity standards in handling color measurement and formulation data.

Requirements

• doe
• ms office
• sap/oracle
• color software
• bs/ms chemistry
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Knowledge of design of experiments principles is desired. -MS Word/ Excel/Power point, Project, LFA, LIMS, SAP and Oracle applications required. -Knowledge of epoxy, polyurethane, polysiloxane, inorganic zinc silicate, water base products formulating principles and solvent base formulating is necessary. -3+ years' experience in laboratory work and be able to read, understand and modify color formulae; and pass a color blindness test. -IT skills related to managing and analyzing color data, including database management, data integrity, and integration of color data systems. -Must have experience with color software. -Knowledge in Color Science (color spaces, color difference equations etc.) and color measurement instruments is preferred. -BS/MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and any other related sciences with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant coatings industry experience.

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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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