S&T Chemist at PPG INDUSTRIES INC in Sylmar, California

Job Description:

As an S&T Chemist, you will support the development of product to meet industrial standards, specifications, and other customer requirements in a laboratory setting. You will also provide assistance to research, quality, and manufacturing support functions as needed. This is an onsite position located in our Sylmar, CA. facility. You will report to the S&T Research Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate new processes, products in conformance with engineering specifications


• Address problems with the use of chemistry, instrumentation, and interpret data and communicate result


• Manufacturing Process Improvement


• Perform quality control testing in accordance with established company specifications and ASTM procedures and/or other accepted methods.


• Support in updating or developing new specifications/standard operating procedures as needed


• Maintain sensitive technical equipment per written standards and procedures with excellent laboratory practices


• Ensure documentation, and data accuracy; maintain a system of quality documents, and records. Write procedures/reports, input data into computer database/SharePoint, maintain a laboratory notebook, and generate test records.


• Support in Product Stewardship requirements.


• Follow all applicable EH&S guidelines.


• Perform 5S cleaning and housekeeping duties as required.


• Will be required to perform projects/tasks as assigned.
  
  
  

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or related scientific field.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience


• General knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma methodologies.


• Must be able to wear required PPE, when applicable.
  
  
  

Salary Range $70,000-$75,000 plus annual bonus

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.

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, 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.