Research chemist

PPG Industries
Monroeville, PA

Reference #: JR259488

As an Analytical Research Chemist, you'll work as part of a dynamic team providing compositional insight for new product development. You will lead project workstreams where compositional analysis is needed, develop Chromatography methods for R&D projects, perform GPC, HPLC, and GC analysis with data interpretation for R&D and production groups.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop Chromatography methods for new products promptly.

  • Collaborate as a researcher on the development and launch of new products.

  • Work with business and technical collaborators to understand priorities and communicate findings.

  • Suggest and implement process improvements for laboratory operations across several work streams

  • Consult on Global projects that relate to analytical Chromatography analysis.

  • Perform GPC, HPLC, and GC including sample analysis and data interpretation.

  • Maintain schedule of projects and timelines.

  • Maintain a safe working environment.

  • Ensure the lab follows safety protocols.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, materials science, physics, engineering, or related subject area (Analytical Chemistry preferred) and 0+ years of industrial work experience.

  • BS with industrial experience with 10 years of experience

  • MS with industrial experience with 5 years of experience

  • In-depth understanding of Chromatography techniques.

  • Experience implementing Chromatography methods

  • Write reports, give presentations, and lead discussions.

  • Previous experience with advanced data analysis techniques.

  • Willing to travel between our Allison park and Monroeville sites up to 50% of time

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About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday -- everyday.

*PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD *

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday -- everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Pay Transparency poster: English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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Posted 2025-10-27

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