Senior Analytical Chemist (Microscopy)

Senior Analytical Chemist (Microscopy) PPG Industries Milwaukee Wisconsin (Oak Creek) As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you'll be working as part of a cross functional team providing customer, field, and manufacturing support. The successful candidate will utilize Analytical techniques for the purpose of supporting field issues. Responsibilities will include sample preparation, data collection, data interpretation and report writing. Candidate must be able to work independently, organize multiple projects, have good problem-solving skills, and be able to clearly communicate their findings both verbally and through written reports. The role will manage field issues from the assigned business units as their liaison or point of contact. Key Responsibilities Analysis of coatings and coatings related materials by multiple techniques including FTIR and microscopy. Maintaining and troubleshooting equipment. Completing customer requests in a timely manner. This includes analyzing samples appropriately and communicating the results verbally and through written reports to customers, peers, and management. Work with business and technical collaborators to understand priorities, solve problems and communicate findings. Deliver high quality results, conclusions, and recommendations. Qualifications BS/MS Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with industrial experience with 6-8 years of experience PHD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with industrial experience with 3+ years of experience Microscopy experience Experience in manufacturing or customer development lab environment Excellent interpersonal and communication skills especially with customer or customer development teams. Able to communicate effectively to technical and business functions within the commercialization process. Able to write reports, give presentations, and lead discussions. Able to work in a team as a contributor and leader. Self-motivated problem solver who can manage projects with minimal supervision. Previous experience with advanced data analysis techniques preferred. About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. 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 than does any other company. To learn more, visit and follow @ PPG on Twitter. The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are "One PPG" to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. 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 to 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. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email . 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. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 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.

Created: 2026-03-04