Lab Technician

PPG Industries•Dallas, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

PPG is hiring a Lab Technician for its Dallas, Texas office. The role supports formulation and testing of commercial and under-development aerospace sealants and adhesives against customer specifications, working as part of a diverse team. The technician provides laboratory support for product development and research, follows established procedures and safety and quality standards, produces accurate and reproducible data, and documents and communicates technical findings. The position also supports routine troubleshooting, laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, inventory, and compliance activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of hands-on experience with wet chemistry.
Experience with polymers, coatings, sealants, and adhesives.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with laboratory or production equipment.
Commitment to safety and integrity.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Focus on continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Standard Operating Procedure development, process improvement, training, or workflow coordination.

Responsibilities

Provide technical laboratory support for product development and research activities.
Build understanding of product specifications, testing requirements, and laboratory test methods, and accurately execute assigned work.
Perform formulation, sample preparation, and testing in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, safety guidelines, and quality standards.
Generate reliable, accurate, and reproducible data and maintain detailed, organized, compliant laboratory records and notebooks.
Document test results, observations, and technical findings clearly and comprehensively.
Present technical results and project updates through written reports and oral presentations.
Collaborate with laboratory colleagues, teams, and supported departments to advance projects and resolve issues.
Identify, research, troubleshoot, and resolve routine laboratory and product-related issues of low to moderate complexity.
Respond to technical inquiries through 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.
Assist with laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Support user access and system activities, including routine account maintenance and password resets.