Lab Technician 3rd Shift - Pittsburgh Paints Company

PPG Industries, Inc; Huron (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the coatings industry is seeking a Lab Technician for the 3rd shift. The ideal candidate will conduct product testing and quality investigations while ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers growth opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Employee health and well-being support

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' lab experience preferred.
• Effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complaint investigations and document results.
• Perform product benchmarking and applications testing.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lab Technician 3rd Shift - Pittsburgh Paints Company

As a Lab Technician working 3rd Shift, you will conduct complaint investigations, product benchmarking, and applications testing on paints, stains, adhesives, and sealants used by homeowners, business owners, and professional painters and contractors in the United States and Canada (USCA).

Are you ready to work with an exciting team with excellent opportunities for growth? Read more below!

Key Responsibilities

• Complaint investigations - investigate product complaints using defined test protocols, document, and report results.
• Product benchmarking - conduct internal and external product testing, document, and report results.
• Applications testing - complete hands-on application testing.
• Safety and housekeeping - ensure proper safety attitudes, procedures, and housekeeping are maintained on all work programs, and conduct work in a manner that protects self, co-workers, the environment, and the community.
• Equipment operation - operate and maintain laboratory equipment following established experiment protocols, with limited supervision.
• Quality participation - participate in the quality process and maintain laboratory requirements.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and/or 1-3 years' lab experience is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience with paint and/or coatings is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required.

Additional information about company policies and benefits is included, emphasizing equal opportunity and support for employee health and well-being. For more details, visit our website or contact us directly.