Development Technician

PPG Industries•Springdale, AR

17d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Laboratory Technician onsite at the PPG Springdale R&D center (Pittsburgh) – Substrate Protection Analytical Laboratory, you will support and conduct physical and analytical testing for PPG Tiers and Industrial customers. As part of this role, you will perform equipment calibrations and log results into specific software to distribute internally within PPG and externally to customers. You will report to the Automotive Tiers Customer Development Team Leader. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay. Core Hours: M-F between 7 and 4:30pm PPG is the world’s leading coatings company, serving more industries than any of our competitors. From automobiles and jetliners to wind turbine blades, and from ocean-going vessels and water tanks to family homes, our coatings and specialty materials help our customers protect, enhance and beautify valued assets. As part of our team, you’ll have access to world-class customers, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and leading-edge technology.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with 1+ years of Lab experience

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in a scientific discipline or previous experience running analytical instrumentation is preferred

Responsibilities

Perform daily testing, calibration and analysis and interact daily with Customer Support Chemists interpreting results
Maintain a safe working environment, wear all required PPE, and follow lab safety protocols.
Perform physical and analytical test procedures relevant to online electrodeposition control parameters
Execute testing and reporting according to mutually agreed upon timelines and goals.
Perform daily lab maintenance activities and cleanups.
Maintain documentation and standards required for ISO 17025 certification.