Research Chemist
About The Position
As a S&T Research Chemist, you will aid in the development of new photochromic systems for next generation products. Our objective; develop innovative light management systems with improved performance properties. As optical trends evolve and merge with fashion; we will be here to meet them with innovation and answers to the optical industries most pressing technical challenges. 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.
Requirements
- PhD degree in Organic, Physical Chemistry or a related field with experience in synthesis and characterization.
- 0+ years of industry experience or equivalent post-doctoral work with experience in organic synthesis.
- Experience in the design, synthesis, and characterization of complex organic molecules is required.
- Ability to critically analyze data is required.
Nice To Haves
- A working knowledge of data visualization software such as python, JMP, or Igor is a plus.
- 1+ years of experience with photo-physics or photochemistry is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Design and synthesize new photochromic molecules for the development of future photochromic lens technologies.
- Support dye design as well as supporting photochromic formulations for the development of future Transitions products.
- Develop a fundamental understanding of photochromic structure property relationships and the influence of coating chemistry including data extraction and analysis.
- Evaluate data from photochromic measurement systems and use this information for design of future products.
- Scale up and improve processes for selected photochromic materials.
- Provide technical support to plant production.
- Learn and develop working theories toward product improvement.
- Design experiments to understand and support the design instrumentation for measuring photo-physical properties of photochromic systems.
- Work with internal teams to solve technical problems to generate idea sharing and collaboration.
- Ensure adherence to EHS and safety protocols.
- Innovate solutions to complex problems using modern tools.
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Life
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Disability/Leave
- other Voluntary benefit offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
