PPG Industries

Research Chemist, Polymer Film

PPG Industries$80K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in polymer chemistry, materials science, or a related field, with no mandatory experience or equivalent post-doctoral work
  • Effective collaborator within multi-functional teams
  • Creative hands-on scientist with practical skills
  • Strong analytical and math skills
  • Self-starter who thrives in team settings
  • Desired knowledge in polymer science, film laminate, adhesion chemistry and devices
  • Familiarity with organic chromophores, optics, and conductive materials is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop new products through polymeric materials design and testing
  • Elucidate structure-property relationships in materials
  • Source and screen new film and resin materials for development
  • Characterize optical and adhesive properties of materials
  • Maintain a safe working environment and advocate for lab safety
  • Apply experimental design and statistical analysis to speed up product development
  • Collaborate with team members and external partners to achieve project goals
  • Communicate results effectively through presentations and reports
  • Pursue intellectual property protection for innovative technologies
  • Travel up to 10% as needed for project work

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Disability leave benefits
  • Other voluntary benefit offerings
Full 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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About PPG Industries

PPG Industrial Coatings is a global supplier of paints, coatings, optical products, and building materials. They have been pioneering in complete solutions focused on technology and quality in the industrial market.

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Join the vibrant team at PPG Industries, a leader in diversified coatings and specialty materials, where innovation thrives and career growth is fostered. At PPG Industries, we are committed to providing a dynamic work environment that encourages professional development and leadership.

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Learn more about PPG Industries
Size
49,300 employees
Market Cap
$29.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$13.8 billion
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