S&T Research Chemists & Engineers, New Graduate – Onsite
Pittsburgh, PA
PPG Science & Technology is looking for 2024 / 2025 New Graduate with a bachelor degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Material Science to join our R&D research teams in Pittsburgh, PA.
Are you passionate about science, solving problems, and love working with others on a team? Do you have curiosity about why things work the way they do? Do you want to make products that make a big difference in people’s lives? Then this opportunity may be perfect for you!
You will help conduct research and development activities within the chemicals and coatings sector. You will need to be proficient in formulation preparation, data acquisition, result reporting, equipment troubleshooting, and data analysis.
You will report to the Manager within your department.
These are onsite positions in our Pittsburgh, PA Facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe working environment
- Follow laboratory safety protocols including wearing task-specific PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Follow internally-established procedures to support R&D projects
- Document data and processes in PPG Electronic Laboratory Notebook and Reporting systems
- Communicate with others within and outside of projects
- Analyze results through statistical methodologies
- Exhibit initiative in the execution of assignments
- Participate in implementing process improvements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering required
- GPA of > 3.2
- Graduation date in Winter 2024 or Spring/Summer 2025
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Benefits like healthcare, retirement plans, and dental/vision insurance, will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
We offer Health Insurance, Family Leave, Life and Disability Insurance
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.
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