Optical Coatings & Photochromics Scientist

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

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.