Research Chemist

PPG Aerospace Leadership is broadly seeking internal candidates across the enterprise to join our team and drive innovation in product development.

If you are passionate about leadership and technical innovation, this role is de

signed for you. As S&T Research Chemist, Expert , you will be responsible for advancing the development, process and commercialization of Aerospace Topcoat products. In this position, you will need to have good understanding of formulation-property relationships, to design and develop products that can meet various customer specification requirements robustly.

Key Responsibilities

• Formula & Product Development: Develop products to meet industrial standards, specifications, and other customer requirements. Apply fundamental chemical and materials science knowledge to accelerate innovation and new product development. Monitor the technology landscape, including the patent landscape, and produce new patents.
• Project Management: Use appropriate experimental designs and data analysis techniques to support product development. Manage project timelines and deliverables, including project management, capturing updates, meeting internally and externally, and reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to ensure the successful scale-up, qualification, and commercialization of new materials and product line extensions.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Ph.D. in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Materials Chemistry, or Materials Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of experience in laboratory work or formulation background
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in inorganic or organic chemistry, statistical design, DOE DFMEA, PFMEA . Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to guide and mentor teams. Strong collaboration skills and a desire to work in a team-oriented, global environment are important.
• Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

About us

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