Lab Technician

PPG Industries, Inc; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Disability/Leave

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. in Woodinville, WA is seeking a Lab Technician to formulate and test aerospace sealants and adhesives against customer specs. You will support product development in a collaborative, safety-first environment.

Responsibilities include laboratory support, preparing samples, conducting tests per SOPs, recording data, and communicating results to the team. Strong wet chemistry experience and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• We require a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with wet chemistry.
• Experience of polymer, coatings, sealants, and adhesives.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
• 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

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 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 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.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Polymers & coatings

Sealants & adhesives

Mechanical aptitude

SOP development

Safety minded

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join PPG and help lead the next generation of sealants. As a global industry leader, PPG delivers advanced aerospace sealants applications 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 Woodinville, WA 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.

Key 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 Standard Operating Procedures (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

• We require a high school diploma or equivalent.

• 1+ years of hands-on experience with wet chemistry.

• Experience of polymer, coatings, sealants, and adhesives.

• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

• 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

Pay Transparency:

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $67,500, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 2.5% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

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