PPG Industries
Color Specialist, Senior Chemist (Finance)
Mentors/leads a small Color team responsible for product maintenance and/or development of a portion of a complex or non-complex product in a global or regional technology segment. Expert resource and subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge and experience with color science, color matching and styling, pigments (including effect pigments), durability of pigments, and the science of color. Extensive knowledge of pigments and dispersions and how they interact with other materials and technology platforms. Coordinates own work and the work of others. Seeks new projects and does not avoid complex assignments. Networks proactively with other color technologies outside their business unit.
Main Activities/Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing and gaining approvals for new colors using color science, visual color matching, instrumentation, and negotiation. Coordinates own work and the work of others.
Education & Experience Necessary
Bachelor's degree in Science-related field preferred. 5 year color shading and coatings knowledge required. Color matching and shading of coatings with effect pigments such as micas and aluminums is preferred. Color science knowledge preferred.
Functional/Technical Expertise Necessary
Attention to detail, problem solving, formulating, Excel, Colorportal ( byk mac),and building working relationships with internal and external customers and team members.
PPG: We protect and beautify the world.
At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers' biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
Why join us:
With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.
PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.
PPG offers 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, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG's affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com .
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