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Development Chemist

PPG
Allison, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Chemist position at PPG?

PPG has an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist who are interested in a career in product development. The Automotive Refinish business has an opening for an S&T Development Chemist position at our facility in Allison Park, PA. You will support the Refinish Allied Products team and contribute to experimental design, formulation, application, and performance testing of new Refinish technologies. Activities include paint formulation, spray application, physical and chemical property testing of standard and experimental coatings, and communicating results to technical leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team with a collaborative culture focused on technical and professional development and get exposure to exciting technology, high-visibility projects, and global project teams.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop coatings and Allied technologies
  • Practice the scientific method to resolve technical problems.
  • Follow experimental procedures and produce reliable data.
  • Push technical projects forward with the guidance of an experienced chemist.
  • Work as part of a global team to support new product launches.
  • Design of experiments, paint formulation, spray application, applications testing, data interpretation, documentation and communication of results.
  • Perform laboratory experiments with a safety-first mindset.
  • Participate in safety (6S) projects to improve lab productivity.
  • Provide recommendations that improve project goals.
  • Build productive business relationships with suppliers, marketing, sales, customers and the broader PPG Technical community.
  • Follow corporate policies and government regulations; comply with established standards on business conduct, environmental issues, EEO.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or other STEM discipline is required
  • 3 years of formulation experience
  • Work well in a collaborative/team environment
  • Undergraduate laboratory experience

About Us

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every Single Day At PPG

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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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