PPG Industries, Inc.

Chemist Trainee

PPG: Bringing innovation to the surface.(TM)

PPG Industries' vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty products company. 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. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in more than 60 countries around the world. Sales in 2011 were $14.9 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com.

The successful candidate will have a general chemistry background including organic and physical chemistry. They will possess an interest in laboratory work and customer interface.  They will have the opportunity to work with a project leader chemist on assignments including new product development/modification, introducing new products or troubleshooting at customer location.

Description of Training Program:

·         Assignment directly to a technical group at plant location or R&D.  Those assigned to R&D will be transferred to a plant within a year.  Those assigned to a plant will spend some time during the first year at R & D.

·         Individual will participate in a plant orientation to become familiar with all operating units.

·         Additional time is then spent in specific production areas to better learn raw material, in-process and finished goods specifications.

·         Job assignments will be selected to provide broad understanding of coatings technology, synthesis labs, physical chemistry, etc.

·         Supplemental training by in-company and outside-company management and technical seminars.

Degrees Considered: 

• BS degree in Chemistry

Other Qualifications:

• Candidates should have demonstrated leadership skills and be highly self-motivated individuals.
• Students must have a GPA of at least 2.8 and be authorized to work permanently in the United States.
• Location flexibility is desired.

Starting location: Nationwide

Chemistry Internships

Three-month summer internships are being offered for high potential Chemistry students looking for research and development experience or experience working in plant environment. The intern program provides employment the summer before the candidate’s junior or senior year.  During this work period, interns can look forward to assuming real responsibilities in real jobs.  We regard interns as professionals rather than students and give them challenging assignments to provide exposure to various career opportunities within their disciplines.  Interns will learn to plan, organize and direct project work by enlisting sound technical and business practices.  Specific job duties will vary by location and business unit.

Degrees Considered: 

• BS Chemistry

Other Qualifications:

• Candidates should have demonstrated leadership skills and be highly self-motivated individuals.
• Students must have a GPA of at least 2.8 and be authorized to work permanently in the United States.
• Location flexibility during the summer is required.  Housing assistance is offered to students required to relocate for the internship period. 

Starting locations: Nationwide

Please note that in addition to your normal school application procedures, in order to officially apply for an interview and be considered as a candidate for employment with PPG, you must complete the following steps.  Unfortunately, we will not be able to consider candidates for employment who do not apply through this site. 

Step 1: Please visit: https://ppg.taleo.net/careersection/campus/moresearch.ftl?lang=en

Step 2: Scroll to the bottom of the screen and choose your school and discipline. 

Step 3: Click “Apply Online” and create your candidate profile. 

Thank you for your interest in PPG!