Sr. Scientist
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Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Apogee Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG) was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis MN. Apogee is a growing profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion. We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit: .
The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition. Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications including wall décor museums graphic design architectural interiors digital display and industrial flooring markets. We are the global leader in anti-reflective conservation grade electrostatic dissipative high-definition and abrasion resistance coatings that provide protection innovative designs and exceptional durability.
Position Summary
The Senior Scientist Radiation Curable Coatings is a technical leader within the R&D organization responsible for the design formulation and commercialization of UV/EB-curable coatings through a deep understanding of structurepropertyperformance relationships coatingsubstrate interactions application-method-driven formulation requirements and gloss control mechanisms. This role combines hands-on formulation chemistry with project leadership technical mentoring and cross-functional collaboration to advance the companys innovation pipeline and core technologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and formulation of UV/EB-curable coatings (acrylate methacrylate epoxy cationic hybrid systems).
- Apply deep understanding of structureproperty relationships to optimize adhesion hardness flexibility chemical resistance weatherability optical properties cure response and gloss level.
- Design coatings for and troubleshoot adhesion to wood glass acrylic vinyl aluminum and steel.
- Develop and optimize low-gloss and matte coatings using controlled incompatibility surface topology control matting agents phase separation and cure kinetics.
- Formulate coatings compatible with roll coating spray curtain coating vacuum coating and flow/slot-die coating.
- Establish relationships between molecular structure formulation processing conditions substrate characteristics and surface morphology.
- Troubleshoot formulation application gloss adhesion and scale-up challenges.
- Define technical objectives experimental plans and success criteria aligned with business and application needs.
- Communicate progress risks and tradeoffs to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ensure formulations are robust scalable and deliver consistent appearance and performance.
- Mentor junior and mid-level chemists in formulation strategy gloss control and application-aware formulation.
- Promote best practices in experimental design data quality and documentation.
- Collaborate with application engineering manufacturing quality sales and customers.
Personal Attributes and Experience
- PhD in Chemistry Polymer Science Materials Science (highly preferred).
- 510 years of industrial experience in UV/EB-curable coatings including free-radical EB cationic or dual-cure systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in structurepropertyperformance relationships.
- Proven experience with low-gloss or matte coatings.
- Experience with multiple substrates and coating application methods.
- Track record of leading technical projects to commercialization.
- Familiarity with rheology FTIR cure monitoring DMA surface roughness and gloss measurement.
- Prior experience mentoring or leading chemists and technicians.
- Strategic application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to drive business outcomes enhance decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
Work Environment
This job is primarily performed in an office environment. The noise level in the office is generally moderate.
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Our Benefits
We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.
Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical Dental Vision Life Disability)
Incentive Plans
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Training and Career Progression
Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Leaders in our markets, Apogee delivers distinctive solutions for enclosing commercial buildings and framing art.
