Photochromic Development Technician

PPG; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Family leave

other Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

PPG’s Specialty Coatings and Materials business seeks an experienced technician to support the scale-up of novel photochromic dyes in a kilo-lab environment in Monroeville, PA. You will report to the Senior Researcher Manager.

Responsibilities include safely scaling processes, operating reactors, documenting materials and data, and collaborating with chemists and engineers to improve SOPs and procedures.

Qualifications

• Complete required training to achieve full proficiency in lab operations and processes.
• Apply standardized methods consistently while maintaining safety and quality practices.
• Support onboarding and training of new technicians.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with support responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely scale up photochromic dye processes using kilo-lab equipment, ensuring quality and reproducibility.
• Operate and maintain reactors and related equipment; monitor processes and perform adjustments as needed.
• Prepare, measure, and handle raw materials per process instructions.
• Document process data, material usage, and observations in lab records and systems.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment; follow PPE requirements and report hazards.
• Identify routine process or equipment issues, apply standard solutions, and escalate with documentation.
• Assist in development, improvement, and implementation of SOPs.
• Communicate lab status, issues, and updates with the technical team.
• Collaborate with chemists, engineers, and team members.

Skills

Lab operations

Safety practices

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Quality adherence

Tools

Kilo-lab equipment

Reactors

Job description

PPG’s Specialty Coatings and Materials business is committed to product innovation, technology leadership, and high-performance materials across a wide range of applications and industries. Solving complex problems with unique solutions has been a legacy of PPG, and improving the performance and value of our customers’ products continues to drive our innovation.

The SSG Photochromic Dye Process Development team is seeking an experienced and motivated technician to support the scale-up of novel photochromic dyes in a kilo-lab environment. You will sit in Monroeville, PA and will report to the Senior Researcher Manager.

Main Responsibilities

• Safely scale up photochromic dye processes using kilo-lab equipment, ensuring quality, reproducibility, and adherence to procedures
• Operate and maintain reactors and associated equipment; monitor processes and perform adjustments and troubleshooting as required
• Prepare, measure, and handle raw materials according to established process instructions
• Accurately document process data, material usage, and observations in laboratory records and electronic systems
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment; follow PPE requirements and report hazards or near-misses
• Identify routine process or equipment issues, apply standard solutions, and elevate as needed with clear documentation
• Support development, improvement, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Communicate lab status, issues, and updates with the technical team
• Collaborate effectively with chemists, engineers, and other team members

Qualifications

• Complete required training (or refresher training, as applicable) to achieve full proficiency in lab operations and processes
• Apply standardized methods consistently while maintaining strong safety and quality practices
• Support onboarding and training of new technicians
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with support responsibilities

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Life
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability/Leave
• Family leave
• other Voluntary benefit offerings

Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

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