Customer Development Chemist

PPG is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. We are currently looking for a Customer Development Chemist to work in our Clayton lab and provide technical expertise to manufacturing and sales in support of existing paint products and to use this expertise to help develop and introduce new products.

The successful candidate will ensure swift technical support to manufacturing cells and drive quality improvement plans to improve efficiency and lower costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, formulate and test new products
• Under guidance and supervision, maintain and improve existing products
• Provide technical advice to sales, marketing and customers
• Conduct testing and verification of alternate sources of raw materials
• Optimize formulas to help improve manufacturing efficiency
• Achieving product quality at minimum cost

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent with a chemistry major, or significant industry experience
• 2-4 years' experience in the surface coatings industry gained in product development and technical service
• Good understanding of the market and customer base
• Knowledge of relevant paint application processes
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes

What We Offer

• Opportunities for development and long-term career progression.
• Access to corporate discounts, including Where Fit, that provide wellness benefits to our employees.
• Give back to local communities with our PPG Colorful communities program.
• PPG Recognition programs.
• Generous discounts on PPG products through our company-owned store network.

About us:

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

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and colour, 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 and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are insightful, dedicated, and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We are better and stronger together. We use our scale to reach new markets and introduce technologies as we differentiate and improve our markets.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.

We make it happen.

We have experience winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.

We run it like we manage it.

We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

We learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, colour, 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

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.