Sr. Research Chemist, Photochromic Dye

PPGs Specialty Coatings and Materials business is looking for a Senior Research Chemist to support the development and scale-up of photochromic dyes used in smart/transition eyewear. You will combine hands-on laboratory research with process development focusing on translating organic synthesis from bench scale to pilot and manufacturing operations.

You will have expertise in organic synthesis process optimization and scale-up chemistry while working with multiple teams to accelerate commercialization of new photochromic products. You will report to the Senior Research Manager and sit onsite in our Monroeville PA site.

Main Responsibilities

Develop synthetic routes from laboratory to pilot/plant scale.

Improve process yield purity throughput cycle time and cost through data-driven experimentation.

Investigate reaction kinetics impurity profiles and mass balance to support process decisions.

Perform hands-on laboratory work including synthesis purification and scale-up activities.

Document experimental procedures results and process updates using electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) and digital data systems.

Collaborate with analytical engineering QA production and project teams to ensure successful technology transfer.

Communicate findings through technical reports and presentations.

Support team productivity improvements and workflow efficiencies.

Experience with flow chemistry/reactors is advantageous.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Organic Chemistry (or related field) with 25 years of industrial process development experience

OR

MS in Organic Chemistry (or related field) with 6 years of industrial process development experience

Background in modern organic synthesis

Experience with process development and scale-up from bench to kilo-lab/pilot scale

Expertise in reaction optimization and process troubleshooting

You will have hands-on experience with:

HPLC

GC

Column chromatography

NMR interpretation

GPC interpretation

Understanding of small-molecule process development

Experience with synthesis equipment and instrumentation

Proficiency with digital tools such as ELN SAP and laboratory data systems

As a top choice candidate you will have any of the following:

Experience with photochromic compounds specialty chemicals or dyes

Polymer chemistry/process experience

Experience transferring laboratory processes to manufacturing

Evidence of innovation that improved efficiency yield quality or cost

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PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health Dental Life Retirement Plan Paid Vacation and Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Disability/Leave Family leave and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

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