Lab Technician

PPG Industries, Inc; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Family leave

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc in Dallas, TX is seeking a Lab Technician to join a diverse team and contribute to the formulation and testing of aerospace sealants and adhesives against customer specifications.

You will provide complex lab support, develop testing methods, document results, and communicate findings to colleagues and partners while ensuring safety and quality standards. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a global coatings company.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry and lab techniques.
• Familiarity with polymer formulations, coatings, sealants and adhesives.
• Experience developing or following SOPs and improving workflows.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex laboratory support for product development and research activities.
• Develop understanding of product specifications, testing requirements, and methods.
• Perform formulation, sample preparation, and testing per SOPs and QA standards.
• Create accurate data, organize records, and maintain notebooks.
• Document test results and technical findings for project decisions.
• Present results through reports and oral updates to team members.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supported departments to resolve issues and drive success.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, inventory, and lab operations.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Coatings & adhesives

SOP development

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Join PPG and help lead the next generation of coatings innovation. As a global industry leader, PPG delivers advanced coating solutions that set the standard for performance, quality, and sustainability. Our success is powered by talented people who thrive in a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth.

We are hiring a Lab Technician in our Dallas, TX office. You will work on the formulating and testing of commercial or under-development aerospace sealants and adhesives products against several customer specifications in a diverse team setting.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide complex to complex technical laboratory support for product development and research activities.
• Develop a deep understanding of product specifications, testing requirements, and laboratory test methods to ensure accurate execution of assigned work.
• Perform formulation, sample preparation, and testing activities in strict accordance with established SOPs, safety guidelines, and quality standards.
• Create reliable, accurate, and reproducible data while maintaining detailed, organized, and compliant laboratory records and notebooks.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive documentation of test results, observations, and technical findings to support project goals and facilitate informed decision-making.
• Present technical results and project updates through written reports and oral presentations to team members and partners.
• Collaborate with laboratory colleagues, teams, and supported departments to ensure project success and resolution of issues.
• Provide technical support by identifying, researching, troubleshooting, and resolving routine laboratory and product-related issues of low to moderate complexity.
• Respond to technical inquiries through multiple communication channels, including 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.
• Help with laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support user access and system-related activities, including routine account maintenance and password resets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of hands‑on experience with wet chemistry.
• Experience with polymer, coatings, sealants, and adhesives.
• Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with laboratory or production equipment.
• Experience with Standard Operating Procedure development, process improvement, training, or workflow coordination.
• Commitment to safety and integrity.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Focus on continuous improvement and delivering high‑quality results.

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, Family leave, and other voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, race, color, national origin, age, religious or philosophical beliefs, gender identity, speech, or any other characteristic, will be considered for employment under a responsive and non‑discriminatory hiring and employment process. We provide equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and legal under the civil disability law. If you need support through a physical or mental health impairment, please contact [e-mail].