Lab Technician

Join PPG and help lead the next generation of coatings innovation. As a global industry leader, PPG delivers advanced coating solutions that set the standard for performance, quality, and sustainability. Our success is powered by talented people who thrive in a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth.

We are hiring a Lab Technician in our Dallas, TX office. You will work on the formulating and testing of commercial or under-development aerospace sealants and adhesives products against several customer specifications in a diverse team setting.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide complex to complex technical laboratory support for product development and research activities.
• Develop a deep understanding of product specifications, testing requirements, and laboratory test methods to ensure accurate execution of assigned work.
• Perform formulation, sample preparation, and testing activities in strict accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and quality standards.
• Create reliable, accurate, and reproducible data while maintaining detailed, organized, and compliant laboratory records and notebooks.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive documentation of test results, observations, and technical findings to support project goals and facilitate informed decision-making.
• Present technical results and project updates through written reports and oral presentations to team members and partners.
• Collaborate with laboratory colleagues, teams, and supported departments to ensure project success and resolution of issues.
• Provide technical support by identifying, researching, troubleshooting, and resolving routine laboratory and product-related issues of low to moderate complexity.
• Respond to technical inquiries through multiple communication channels, including email, phone, and internal support systems.
• Document and track technical issues, test results, and corrective actions using applicable systems, databases, and tools.
• Coordinate with other teams and departments to resolve technical concerns and support continuous improvement plans.
• Help with laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support user access and system-related activities, including routine account maintenance and password resets.

Qualifications:

• We require a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with wet chemistry.
• Experience of polymer, coatings, sealants, and adhesives.
• Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with laboratory or production equipment
• Experience with Standard Operating Procedure development, process improvement, training, or workflow coordination
• Commitment to safety and integrity
• Work collaboratively in a team environment
• Focus on continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results

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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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