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Join PPG's Aerospace materials lab as an Entry Level Analytical Chemist, where you will work directly supporting product quality, compliance, and development across our polymer, adhesive, sealant, and glass products. You'll partner with experienced scientists in a collaborative, safety-first environment, contributing to decisions that keep our products and processes at the highest standard. This onsite role is at the Huntsville, AL location and will report to the Materials Technology Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and chemical tests on raw materials, finished products, and development materials to ensure quality and conformance to specifications.
• Operate laboratory instruments and complete procedures for viscosity, hardness, stress profile, density, and other physical and electromechanical measurements.
• Perform and support materials characterization using instrumentation, including TGA, DSC, DMA, XRF, FTIR, ICP-MS, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
• Conduct physical property testing of polymer, adhesive, sealant, and glass samples, including sample preparation and documentation.
• Perform chemical characterization of glass samples and interpret results in the context of product specifications.
• Analyze experimental data, prepare clear reports and findings for multiple teams.
• Troubleshoot material-related issues, working collaboratively with lab and plant personnel to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
• Maintain accurate lab records and ensure compliance with safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Support additional tasks and projects assigned by laboratory leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science
• At least one year of hands-on laboratory experience, through academic research, internships, or industrial roles.
• Working knowledge of characterization techniques such as FTIR, ICP-MS, XRF, UV-Vis-NIR, or mechanical testing equipment.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refuges are eligible to apply

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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PPG provides equal 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, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which 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 insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the 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. 

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