Senior Synthesis Chemist - Aerospace Resin Polymers

PPG Industries; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

EAP

Disability/Leave

Family Leave

other Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

PPG Industries in Burbank, CA seeks a Lead Synthesis Chemist to drive new resin development for aerospace coatings, sealants, and adhesives, while supporting current resin production in manufacturing sites.

You will perform hands-on synthesis in the lab, optimize processes, and collaborate across Formulation Development, Process Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams. Travel ~10% and report to the Senior Manager, Adhesives and Polymers.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or material science with at least 3 years of experience.
• 3–5 years of related industrial experience.
• Hands-on experience and fundamental understanding in organic or polymer synthesis.
• Expertise in analytical techniques and data processing.
• Experience with reaction kinetics, scale-up, and process optimization.
• Experience with design of experiments and Gage R&R.

Responsibilities

• Develop new resin materials for aerospace coatings, sealants and adhesives
• Improve manufacturing process for strategic resin products; conduct root cause analysis with a data-driven approach
• Use analytical tools including NMR, FTIR, GC/LC, GPC for characterization and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with Formulation Development, Process Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Analytical teams
• Present technologies, test reports, and strategies to internal and external customers
• Travel domestically and internationally (~10%)
• Follow all safety protocols and promote a safety culture

Skills

Organic synthesis

Polymer synthesis

Data analysis

Analytical techniques

Education

PhD in chemistry or materials science

3+ years industrial experience

Tools

NMR

FTIR

GC/LC

GPC

Job description

PPG Industries in Burbank, CA seeks a Lead Synthesis Chemist to drive new resin development for aerospace coatings, sealants, and adhesives, while supporting current resin production in manufacturing sites.

You will perform hands-on synthesis in the lab, optimize processes, and collaborate across Formulation Development, Process Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams. Travel ~10% and report to the Senior Manager, Adhesives and Polymers.