LAB TECHNICIAN II

PPG Industries, Inc.; Selangor; On-site; MYR 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Malaysia to conduct testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.

You will support manufacturing with accurate test results, maintain equipment, assist in investigations, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding safety, environmental, and quality management requirements in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum SPM qualification or Diploma in related subject.
• Minimum 2 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or within the paint, coatings, chemical, or related industries.
• Experience in laboratory testing, quality control, and quality investigations.
• Knowledge of paint, coatings, chemicals, or manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, testing methods, and quality control procedures.
• Manual spray-painting skills are an added advantage.
• Good teamwork and can collaborate wells with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products following established test methods and quality standards.
• Evaluate and document test results correctly and promptly.
• Support production and technical teams in investigating quality issues and identifying causes.
• Conduct investigations related to customer complaints, returned goods, and non-conformance cases.
• Operate laboratory equipment to ensure reliable testing results.
• Maintain laboratory records and ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and company requirements.
• Follow EHS, 5S, and quality management system requirements.
• Support continuous improvement plans to enhance product quality and laboratory efficiency.

Education

SPM or Diploma in related subject

Job description

You will conduct laboratory testing and quality control activities on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with established quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements. You will support manufacturing operations by providing accurate test results, maintaining laboratory equipment, assisting in product quality investigations, and contributing to continuous improvement plans. You will uphold all safety, environmental, and quality management requirements while supporting laboratory operations in a manufacturing environment. You will be located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, and reports directly to the Quality Control Technical Officer.

Job Responsibility

You will conduct laboratory testing and quality control activities on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with established quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements. You will support manufacturing operations by providing accurate test results, maintaining laboratory equipment, assisting in product quality investigations, and contributing to continuous improvement plans. You will uphold all safety, environmental, and quality management requirements while supporting laboratory operations in a manufacturing environment. You will be located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, and reports directly to the Quality Control Technical Officer.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products following established test methods and quality standards.
• Evaluate and document test results correctly and promptly.
• Support production and technical teams in investigating quality issues and identifying causes.
• Conduct investigations related to customer complaints, returned goods, and non-conformance cases.
• Operate laboratory equipment to ensure reliable testing results.
• Maintain laboratory records and ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and company requirements.
• Follow EHS, 5S, and quality management system requirements.
• Support continuous improvement plans to enhance product quality and laboratory efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum SPM qualification or Diploma in related subject.
• Minimum 2 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or within the paint, coatings, chemical, or related industries.
• Experience in laboratory testing, quality control, and quality investigations.
• Knowledge of paint, coatings, chemicals, or manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, testing methods, and quality control procedures.
• Manual spray-painting skills are an added advantage.
• Good teamwork and can collaborate wells with others.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email ••••@ppg.com .

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process,so that we can do better today than yesterday.

What can I earn as a Laboratory Technician

Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees

PPG Industries is a leading diversified manufacturer that supplies paints, coatings, optical products, specialty materials, chemicals, glass and fibre glass around the world. It is PPG’s vision to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty products company, serving customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products and construction markets and aftermarkets. With global headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, PPG has more than 140 manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates and operates in more than 70 countries around the globe.PPG Industries achieved Total Net Sales in 2015 was $15.3 Billion and is part of Fortune 200 Companies.

PPG provides a spectrum of opportunities to work in an endless variety of disciplines.

We are committed to providing a fulfilling work place for our employees, creating an environment for continuous learning and embracing the ideas and diversity of others.

PPG Industries is a leading diversified manufacturer that supplies paints, coatings, optical products, specialty materials, chemicals, glass and fibre glass around the world. It is PPG’s vision to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty products company, serving customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products and construction markets and aftermarkets. With global headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, PPG has more than 140 manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates and operates in more than 70 countries around the globe.PPG Industries achieved Total Net Sales in 2015 was $15.3 Billion and is part of Fortune 200 Companies.

PPG provides a spectrum of opportunities to work in an endless variety of disciplines.

We are committed to providing a fulfilling work place for our employees, creating an environment for continuous learning and embracing the ideas and diversity of others.