Research Chemist, Polymer Film

PPG Industries, Inc

Monroeville (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid vacation & holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. in Monroeville, PA is seeking a Polymer Film Research Expert to advance polymer science for coatings, films, laminates and devices. You will work in the Photochromics Group within the Monroeville Business and Technology Center.

You will develop new products, elucidate structure-property relationships, screen materials, and communicate results. Travel up to 10% and collaboration with internal and external partners are expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Develop new products through polymer 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 promote lab safety.
  • Apply experimental design and data analysis to accelerate development.
  • Collaborate with team members and external partners.
  • Meet project milestones promptly.
  • Communicate results via presentations and written reports.
  • Pursue IP protection for new technologies.
  • Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork
Hands-on scientist
Analytical skills
Self-starter
Polymer science knowledge
Optics and conductive materials

Education

PhD in polymer chemistry or materials science

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, and other 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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Cuando nuestros clientes ganan, todos crecemos.

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asumimos la responsabilidad y siempre aportamos soluciones. Somos proactivos y tambien

damos respuesta para impulsar la mejora continua y obtener resultados. Apoyamos a nuestro

personal de primera linea, las caras de PPG para nuestros clientes.

Competimos para ganar

Enfocados en el futuro. Impulsados. Ambiciosos. Nos apasiona hacer crecer nuestro

negocio y ganar con nuestros clientes. Entregamos resultados, adoptamos nuevas

tecnologias y aprovechamos la agilidad y la velocidad como fortalezas.

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y valoramos nuestras diversas perspectivas. Celebramos los logros y nos enorgullece el

impacto positivo que creamos juntos para proteger y embellecer el mundo.

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