QC CIT Analyst

PPG Industries, Inc. seeks a QC CIT Analyst in Cleveland, OH responsible for leading quality assurance and control activities to support the development of chemical coatings products. Specific duties include: (i) investigating and analyzing abnormal batches and remakes of chemical coatings products, including producing one-shot lab batches and identifying high probable failures with specific RM lots through quality control chemical tests; (ii) establishing metrics (both internal and external) for chemical coatings products for data analyses of batch investigations and tests; (iii) performing statistical and chemical analyses regarding the quality of the products; and (iv) providing cross-functional support for quality control during product development, including verification check-mixes (during chemical production support) and training QC chemist technicians. Must have a bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Biochemistry or Chemistry plus two (2) years of experience in a related position. Experience must include two (2) years with each of the following: (i) preparing and applying liquid coating products utilizing spectrophotometers, including Xrite MA68, Xrite MA98, BYKMAC1, and MacBeth coloreye for color measurements; (ii) product development and quality control by performing paint sample tests, operating lab equipment, and troubleshooting issues; (iii) maintaining laboratory instruments; and (iv) preparing tests solutions and compounds pre reagents to conduct tests. Must have any experience with or knowledge of: (i) panel testing techniques, including Tukon hardness, Pencil hardness, Cross Hatch Adhesion, Pop & Sag evaluation, destructive testing, impact testing, and crater testing; (ii) GMP/GLP requirements, safety requirements, test methods, and SOPs; (iii) QC tool data lookup or similar; (iv) continuous improvement techniques including formula optimization process and problem solving process; and (v) continuous improvement events including Kaizen workshops. Experience can be concurrent. Apply online at www.careers.ppg.com.