Functional Coatings Chemist

PPG Industries, Inc

Monroeville (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health
Dental
Life
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Disability/Leave
other Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking a Functional Coatings Chemist in the Photochromics Group at the Monroeville location.

You will design, develop, apply, and evaluate new formulations for polymer chemistry, adhesion science, and light-management coatings to support innovative ophthalmic products and optical laminates. Responsibilities include developing concepts, applying light-management chemistries, and establishing structure-property relationships.

Qualifications

  • MS in Chemistry with 3+ years of industry experience, or B.S. in Chemistry with 7+ years of industry experience in chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline.
  • Strong background in root cause analysis, statistical thinking, and experimental design.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
  • Creative, hands-on scientist with a practical approach to problem solving.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Ability to work independently, lead projects, and deliver solutions that meet customer requirements.
  • Experience in polymer science, adhesion chemistry, and coatings formulation design is required.
  • Familiarity with organic chromophores, optics, liquid crystal science, and transparent film application is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new product concepts through formulation, application, and performance testing of coatings, adhesives, and optical materials.
  • Formulate and apply light-management coatings using thermoplastic, UV-curable, liquid crystal, and other relevant chemistries.
  • Establish structure-property relationships to guide formulation design and optimize product performance.
  • Characterize optical, mechanical, and adhesive performance using appropriate analytical and testing methods.
  • Maintain a safe laboratory environment and actively promote safe work practices.
  • Apply experimental design and statistical data analysis to accelerate product development and support data-driven decisions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members and external partners to advance project goals.
  • Deliver project milestones on schedule while maintaining high technical quality.
  • Communicate technical results clearly through presentations, written reports, and project updates.

Skills

Coatings formulation
Polymer chemistry
Adhesion science
Light management
Optical materials
Statistics
Root cause analysis
Project leadership
Cross-functional teamwork
Independent work

Education

MS in Chemistry
BS in Chemistry

Job description

As a Functional Coatings Chemist in the Photochromics Group at the Monroeville Business and Technology Center, you will have the opportunity to apply your coatings research expertise to help design, develop, apply, and evaluate new formulations for polymer chemistry, adhesion science, and light-management applications. In this role, you will contribute to the development of photochromic ophthalmic products, novel vision correction products, adhesives, and optical coatings and laminates that support innovative solutions for customers and end users.

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Life
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Disability/Leave
  • other Voluntary benefit offerings

Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop new product concepts through formulation, application, and performance testing of coatings, adhesives, and optical materials.
  • Formulate and apply light-management coatings using thermoplastic, UV-curable, liquid crystal, and other relevant chemistries.
  • Establish structure-property relationships to guide formulation design and optimize product performance.
  • Characterize optical, mechanical, and adhesive performance using appropriate analytical and testing methods.
  • Maintain a safe laboratory environment and actively promote safe work practices.
  • Apply experimental design and statistical data analysis to accelerate product development and support data-driven decisions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members and external partners to advance project goals.
  • Deliver project milestones on schedule while maintaining high technical quality.
  • Communicate technical results clearly through presentations, written reports, and project updates.
Qualifications
  • M.S. in Chemistry with 3+ years of industry experience, or B.S. in Chemistry with 7+ years of industry experience in chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline.
  • Strong background in root cause analysis, statistical thinking, and experimental design.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
  • Creative, hands-on scientist with a practical approach to problem solving.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Ability to work independently, lead projects, and deliver solutions that meet customer requirements.
  • Experience in polymer science, adhesion chemistry, and coatings formulation design is required.
  • Familiarity with organic chromophores, optics, liquid crystal science, and transparent film application is a plus.
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Toimimme merkityksellisesti ja nopeasti.

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Olemme erinomaisia toimijoita

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Me kilpailemme voittaaksemme

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Olemme ylpeita PPG:sta

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PPG tarjoaa tasavertaiset mahdollisuudet kaikille hakijoille ja tyontekijoille. Tarjoamme mahdollisuuden kasvaa ja kehitta uraasi ymparistossa, joka tarjoaa tyontekijoille merkityksellisen tyopaikan, luo jatkuvan oppimisen ilmapiirin ja arvostaa muiden ideoita ja monimuotoisuutta. Kaikki patevat hakijat otetaan huomioon tyohonottopatoksissa sukupuolesta, raskaudesta, rodusta, ihonvarista, vakaumuksesta, uskonnosta, kansallisuudesta, iasta, vammaisuudesta, siviilisadysta, veteraanitilasta, seksuaalisesta suuntautumisesta, sukupuoli-identiteetista tai -ilmaisusta riippumatta.

Jos tarvitset mukautusta vamman vuoksi, laheta sahkopostia osoitteeseen recruiting@ppg.com.

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