Lead Synthesis Chemist

PPG Industries•Burbank, CA

8d•$118,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

PPG's Adhesives and Polymers Development team is looking for an experienced and motivated technician to support the scale-up of novel photochromic dyes in a kilo-lab environment. As a Lead Synthesis Chemist, you will manage the development of new resins for aerospace materials and supporting current resin production in manufacturing sites. You will focus on hands-on synthetic work in the lab, process improvement for current manufacturing practices, and cross-team collaboration to develop new aerospace materials. Success requires organic and polymer synthesis skills and the ability to collaborate to accomplish projects. You will report to the Senior Manager, Adhesives and Polymers at our Burbank, CA facility.

Requirements

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