Customer Development Chemist

PPG•Grand Haven, MI

99d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Customer Development Chemist , you will support ongoing products and lead the development of new powder coating technologies for industrial markets. You will be lab-based, focused on formulating, testing, and improving coatings, with additional responsibilities in customer support, data analysis, and project coordination. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
3+ years of experience in coatings or related field (preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

Demonstrate clear technical understanding of chemistries, products, and projects.
Guide new products from lab into production working with manufacturing, technical administration, and supply chain
Complete assigned work requests independently in the agreed upon time
Work with manager to set project goals and timelines
Communicate with sales team about status of work requests
Interact independently with customers
Interpret complex customer specifications to understand product requirements
Plan, conduct and analyze experimental work (coatings formulation, application, testing) with minimal input from technical leadership
Organize work to maximize productivity in the laboratory
Collaborate with associates from other locations around the globe
Contribute ideas for new coating systems and application processes
Time spent in laboratory preparing and testing powder coating samples 75%
Desk work supporting customers, answering emails, managing work requests, and analyzing data 25%