Functional Coatings Chemist

ppg; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Functional Coatings Chemist in the Photochromics Group at the Monroeville center to design and evaluate new formulations for polymer chemistry, adhesion science, and light-management applications.

You will develop light-management coatings, establish structure-property relationships, and collaborate across teams to meet customer needs while delivering milestones with high technical quality.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Chemistry with 3+ years of industry experience or B.S. with 7+ years in chemistry, materials science, or related discipline.
• Strong background in root cause analysis, statistical thinking, and experimental design.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Creative, hands-on scientist with practical problem-solving skills.
• Experience in polymer science, adhesion chemistry, and coatings formulation design.
• Familiarity with organic chromophores, optics, liquid crystal science, and transparent film applications.

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 chemistries.
• Establish structure-property relationships to guide formulation design and optimize product performance.
• Characterize optical, mechanical, and adhesive performance using appropriate analytical methods.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment and promote safe work practices.
• Apply experimental design and statistical data analysis to accelerate product development.
• 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 and reports.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Statistical thinking

Experimental design

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Polymer science

Adhesion chemistry

Coatings formulation

Optics knowledge

Organic chromophores

Liquid crystal science

Transparent film

Education

M.S. in Chemistry

B.S. 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 .

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and 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.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

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. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions. Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed. Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators. Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win. Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud. Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources .

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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