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Product Development Chemist

PPG Industries, Inc
401(k)
United States, Ohio, Milford
500 Techne Center Drive (Show on map)
Jan 30, 2026

PPG Packaging is looking for candidates for a Product Development Chemist position (PhD level) at our Research and Development Center in Milford, OH. You will support PPG in the development and commercialization of new coatings products, including advancing both current and next-generation coatings technologies for PPG's Food and Beverage Packaging business segment.

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Address complex challenges by applying broad chemical expertise alongside appropriate experimental and theoretical research methodologies

  • Plan, lead, and execute experimental work essential to achieving project goals and driving the development of products for market introduction

  • Provide technical support for a commercialized product

  • Communicate scientific and technological information to leadership and global partners

  • Travel requirements: <10%

Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science

  • Demonstrated theoretical knowledge across core areas of chemistry, including inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary integration to solve complex scientific challenges

  • Solid skills in researching scientific literature, analyzing experimental data, and drawing meaningful conclusions to support research goals and progress

  • Experience managing important aspects of multiple projects, including guidance of team members and oversight of job-specific responsibilities

  • We consider proven experience in reaction and chemical process optimization, along with method development, a strong asset.

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Les grilles salariales et les avantages sociaux de PPG sont lies au lieu de travail ce qui nous permet de remunerer nos salaries de maniere competitive sur differents marches geographiques. PPG prend en compte plusieurs facteurs dans ses decisions en matiere de remuneration, notamment, mais sans s'y limiter, les competences, l'experience et la formation, les qualifications et les diplomes, les certifications, ainsi que d'autres besoins organisationnels. D'autres elements peuvent etre pris en compte.

Nos programmes d'avantages sociaux sont concus pour favoriser la sante et le bien-etre de nos salaries. Toutes les couvertures d'assurance et prestations seront conformes aux reglementation et code du travail en vigueur.

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