Lab Technician (2nd Shift)

PPG; Norton (OH); In loco; USD 2.893.000 - 3.857.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401k Matching

Paid Vacation

Holiday Pay

Descrizione del lavoro

PPG is seeking a Lab Technician for the Optical Monomer Laboratory in Barberton, OH, supporting a 24/7 production facility. You will run samples on GC, HPLC and IC, perform wet tests, and report results under the Lab Supervisor.

The role requires handling up to 50 lb, troubleshooting instruments, and maintaining test accuracy across shift work, Sundays included. This 2nd shift (1:00pm-9:00pm, Sunday-Thursday) position emphasizes hands-on lab work, safety, and collaboration with production teams;

Competenze

• Experience with GC, HPLC and IC chromatography instrumentation.
• Ability to run samples independently and report results.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 production environment and handle lab safety protocols.

Mansioni

• Perform samples and report results to support production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and change gas cylinders as needed.
• Set up and operate routine laboratory procedures to test in-process and finished products.
• Perform routine chemical analyses, record results and communicate findings to production.
• Maintain and safety-check laboratory equipment and setups.

Conoscenze

GC

HPLC

IC

Formazione

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

As a Lab Technician (2nd Shift) some of the major equipment used are GC, HPLC, and IC to test product, also some wet tests such as moisture, pH, density, etc. You will be responsible for supporting the entire shift of production that runs 24/7/365. Support includes running samples and troubleshooting issues that could arise with equipment, methods, etc.

You will work in the Optical Monomer Laboratory which is located within the Optical Monomer production facility in Barberton, OH. This role will report to the Lab Supervisor. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

This will be a 2nd shift position - hours will be from 1:00pm to 9:00pm time frame, Sunday-Thursday position. Since this role supports a 24/7 production facility- someone has to be in the lab. Holiday and weekend work (Sunday's) will be required

Responsibilities

• Perform independently to support production by running samples and reporting results.
• Will also troubleshoot equipment, change gas cylinders, make solutions and lift boxes of 50 lbs. or less.
• Identify and utilize internal or external resources when applicable.
• Established procedures and guidelines to perform routine laboratory procedures to test the quality of the organizations in- process products, finished products and environmental byproducts.
• Perform routine quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis to verify process conditions. Record results, perform calculations, and communicate to production.
• Follow instructions and checklists to set-up equipment and apparatus, mix chemical solutions for use in tests and troubleshooting issues that could arise.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on laboratory equipment to ensure it is in good working order.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required, college degree is preferred
• 1+ years of educational or professional experience in a lab setting
• GC, HPLC, and IC chromatography test/instrumentation experience preferred

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