Dye Process Technician – Entry Level

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Family leave

Job summary

PPG Industries (UK) Limited is seeking an Entry Level Dye Technical Assistant in Monroeville, PA. You will support process development, pilot-scale manufacturing, and commercialization activities, safely conducting experiments and operating process equipment under supervision.

You will report to the Senior Research Manager and contribute to lab operations, data documentation, and scale-up efforts within a dynamic specialty coatings environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED required; Associate Degree preferred.
• Less than 1 year of chemical manufacturing, laboratory, pilot plant, or related experience.
• Safety awareness, equipment operation, documentation, and teamwork.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
• Organizational, documentation, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete laboratory, and kilo-lab operations according to established procedures.
• Prepare raw materials, equipment, and documentation for development activities.
• Operate reactors, filtration systems, dryers, mixers, and supporting process equipment.
• Collect samples and submit for analytical testing.
• Maintain accurate batch records and laboratory notebooks.
• Support equipment cleaning, changeovers, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Follow SOPs, work instructions, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
• Participate in troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Documentation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/General Education Development

Associate Degree

Job description

PPG Industries (UK) Limited is seeking an Entry Level Dye Technical Assistant in Monroeville, PA. You will support process development, pilot-scale manufacturing, and commercialization activities, safely conducting experiments and operating process equipment under supervision.

You will report to the Senior Research Manager and contribute to lab operations, data documentation, and scale-up efforts within a dynamic specialty coatings environment.