Coatings Chemist II – Energy-Curable Systems

3M HEALTHCARE; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Apogee in Pittsburgh is seeking a Chemist to support coatings development, focusing on energy-curable systems for wood and related substrates. The role includes formulation work, material selection, and detailed characterization to advance products and technical services.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in chemistry with 0–2 years’ experience, and is proficient in MS Office. Office and manufacturing floor environments are implied, with collaboration across departments and customer line trials.

Qualifications

• BS degree in chemistry or related science.
• 0–2 years’ experience preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support product development and quality control with formulation input.
• Perform formulation work and test results documentation.
• Research new technologies for coatings development.
• Conduct chemical testing and maintain lab notebooks.
• Assist with on‑site customer line trials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team player

MS Office

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Chemistry

Job description

Apogee in Pittsburgh is seeking a Chemist to support coatings development, focusing on energy-curable systems for wood and related substrates. The role includes formulation work, material selection, and detailed characterization to advance products and technical services.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in chemistry with 0–2 years’ experience, and is proficient in MS Office. Office and manufacturing floor environments are implied, with collaboration across departments and customer line trials.