Research Chemist, Polymer Film

PPG Industries; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Polymer Film Research Expert in the Photochromics Group at the Monroeville site. You will contribute to polymer science research at the intersection of films, adhesive coatings, and device technologies. Scope includes developing novel coatings and laminates, and collaborating across teams to deliver milestones.

The role requires a PhD in polymer chemistry or related field and strong hands-on experimental skills. Up to 10% travel may be involved; on-site work at Monroeville.

Qualifications

• PhD in polymer chemistry, materials science, or related field with 0+ years of experience or equivalent post-doctoral work.
• Strong analytical and math skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multi-functional teams.
• Creative hands-on scientist with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products through polymeric materials design, adhesives preparation, application, and testing.
• Elucidate structure-property relationships in films and coatings.
• Source and screen new film and resin materials.
• Characterize optical and adhesive properties of films and laminates.
• Maintain a safe working environment and advocate lab safety.
• Apply efficient experimental design and statistical data analysis to accelerate product development.
• Collaborate with team members and external partners to reach milestones.
• Communicate results through presentations and written reports.
• Pursue intellectual property protection for new technologies.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Hands-on scientist

Polymer science knowledge

Chromophores/ optics knowledge

Education

PhD in polymer chemistry or related field

Job description

As a Polymer Film Research Expert , in the Photochromics Group at the Monroeville Business and Technology Center, you will contribute to research work at the intersection of polymer science, films, films processes and material science. You will be related to the formulations and development of novel adhesive, optical coatings, films, film laminates and devices.

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as:

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

Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new products through polymeric materials design, adhesives preparation, application, and testing.
• Elucidate structure-property relationships.
• Source and screen new film and resin materials.
• Characterize optical and adhesive properties.
• Maintain a safe working environment and be an advocate for lab safety.
• Apply efficient experimental design and statistical data analysis to accelerate product development.
• Collaborate with team members and external partners.
• Achieve project milestones promptly.
• Clearly communicate results through presentations and written reports.
• Pursue intellectual property protection for new technologies.
• Up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• PhD in polymer chemistry, materials science, or other related field with 0+ years of experience or equivalent post-doctoral work
• Effective collaborator within multi-functional teams
• Creative hands-on scientist
• Strong analytical and math skills
• Self-starter in a team environment
• Knowledge of polymer science, film, film laminate, adhesion chemistry and devices is desired.
• Familiarity with organic chromophores, optics and conductive materials is a plus.

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