S&T Product Development Chemist, Senior
Company: PPG
Location: Milford
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description S&T PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST, SENIOR PPG
Industries, Inc. has an S&T Product Development Chemist, Senior
position at our Milford, OH Research and Development (R&D)
Center, responsible for supporting PPG in the development of new
coatings products for commercialization, including supporting
current and next generation development of chemical coatings for
PPG's Food Packaging business segment. Specific duties include: (i)
supporting the continuous development of food packaging coatings
and product launches for PPG's U.S. customers, including by leading
all phases of several simultaneous coatings projects at different
stages of completion, developing project goals, and recommending
new projects in collaboration with the technical manager and other
polymer chemists; (ii) applying knowledge of appropriate
scientific, experimental, and statistical methods as well as
detailed knowledge of PPG's chemical manufacturing processes and
protocols while serving as a resource with respect to chemical
interactions during PPG's proprietary packaging coatings new
product development; (iii) developing new testing methods to
accelerate coatings development processes, including testing
production batches prior to customer trials, identifying root
causes of problems, and ensuring that new products are developed in
accordance with both PPG's EHS standards as well as customer
specifications; (iv) driving new coatings products innovation by
implementing new ideas, screening new chemical technologies, and
submitting MOI's that PPG will convert into patent applications;
and (v) participating in product robustness activities for current
and new coating technologies, including by working with PPG's raw
material suppliers, to improve product launch success. Must have a
bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry or a
directly related scientific field plus three (3) years of
experience in a related position. Experience must include three (3)
years with each of the following: (i) coating formulation
techniques and testing procedures; (ii) new coatings development
for food and beverage packaging, with an emphasis on sustainable
materials and addressing materials of concern; and (iii) providing
support to resolve customer and production-related issues in
packaging coatings. Experience can be concurrent. Apply online at
careers.ppg.com. 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.
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