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Experience in an identical role isn't required but we hope you have some basic experience working in a lab environment and understanding of Analytical processes and testing. Every batch of product we produce requires someone like you to do testing. If you are passionate about delivering quality laboratory products, then we want to talk to you!\nYou will be working out of our facility in Mojave, CA on 3rd shift (9:00pm - 5:30am) and report to the Quality Lab Supervisor.\nKey Responsibilities\nPerform basic mathematical equations.\nConduct Analytical testing on our Raw Materials, Coatings, and Sealants products.\nEnsure all Lab equipment is working and calibrated.\nHelp achieve team goals by communicating ideas, suggestions, and assistance, e.g., communicating ways to save time, effort, and resources.\nBe or become familiar with SOPs and ASTMs on everyday chemicals and testing procedures.\nParticipate in all safety protocols and 5S programs and help to maintain the laboratory equipment and inventories.\nKeep a clean work environment, to include the execution of routine upkeep activities to support the entire lab.\nInspect, test, and perform evaluations on products.\nIdentify issues that need to be addressed and to take the necessary steps to avoid future errors.\nProficiency in using ERP System (QAD preferred) and standard office software applications.\nQualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.\nRelated technical certifications with coatings and sealants preferred.\nPrevious experience working in an aerospace laboratory environment preferred.\nOnly U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.\nThe base salary range for this position is $51,700 to $56,000, 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.\nAbout us:\nPPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®\nThrough leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.\nThe PPG Way 2030\nWe are customer champions\nProactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.\nWe act with purpose and speed\nAgile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.\nWe are excellent operators\nProductive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.\nWe compete to win\nFuture-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.\nWe are PPG proud\nStrong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.\nAt PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.\nPPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.\nIf you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email .\nPPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. 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