Entry Level Analytical Chemist

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 refugees 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. PPG provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other protected class. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr