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PPG · 6 hours ago

Development Technician

Springdale, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

PPG is a leading company in industrial coatings development, renowned for its innovative lab facilities. The Development Technician role involves conducting experimental work, producing paint samples, and collaborating with research teams to guide new products from lab to production.

Chemicals

Responsibilities

Conduct experimental work (coatings formulation, application, testing) under the direction of a chemist, engineer or supervisor

Primary work includes producing paint samples, applying paint samples onto desired substrates per formulation and technology guidelines and evaluating properties of both wet and dried paint samples

Understand functionality of a wide array of laboratory equipment, and troubleshoot equipment

Follow project timelines and goals, determined by chemist, engineer and supervisors

Communicate results to team members and contribute ideas in a team environment, observes unusual results and suggests possible root causes

Guide new products from lab into production working with Manufacturing and related areas

Document laboratory testing results

Ensure recordkeeping through written/verbal summaries, demonstrating coatings terminology

Track label panels and wet samples and associate with laboratory results

Infrequent travel may be required for internal training and customer line trial validation of new product formulations

Qualification

Coatings formulationLaboratory equipment troubleshootingOracle R12 experienceChemistry knowledgeTeam communication

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Chemistry and Algebra courses

Follow EH&S and SOP protocols

Oracle R12 experience

2+ years of relevant experience and a demonstrated track record in coatings

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Matching 401k + retirement savings

Paid Vacation

Holiday pay

Company

PPG

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PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years.

Founded in 1883

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees