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Research Chemist

PPG Industries, Inc
retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Monroeville
440 College Park Drive (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2026

Join our OLED Process Development team to design, optimize, and scale chemical processes used in nextgeneration OLED materials. As a Research Chemist, you will focus on handson laboratory work, datadriven process improvement, and crossteam collaboration to deliver highquality specialty chemical products.

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 and optimize synthesis processes for OLED materials from lab to pilot scale

  • Improve reaction efficiency, yield, and material purity through data-driven experimentation

  • Analyze impurities, mass balance, and reaction kinetics to guide process decisions

  • Operate and maintain analytical tools such as HPLC/UPLC, NMR, and GC-MS

  • Document experimental methods, results, and process updates

  • Collaborate with analytical, QA, and LCMS teams to support project goals

  • Communicate findings through reports and technical presentations

  • Follow all safety protocols and promote a strong safety culture

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (Master's preferred)

  • 5+ years of experience (or 3+ years with a Master's degree) in specialty chemical synthesis or process development

  • Hands-on experience with organic synthesis and analytical chemistry

  • Familiarity with reaction kinetics, scale-up, and process optimization

  • Proficiency with digital tools for data collection and documentation

  • Strong understanding of process development principles for small molecules

  • Proficiency with analytical instruments, chemical synthesis equipment, and digital systems for data analysis and documentation

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams

  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks

  • Commitment to safe laboratory practices

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About us:

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 thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon'tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going tohttps://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

PPGprovidesequal 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, genderidentityor expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please emailrecruiting@ppg.com.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.

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