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As a global industry leader, PPG delivers advanced coating solutions 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.\nWe are hiring a Lab Technician in our Dallas, TX 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.\nMain Responsibilities:\nProvide complex to complex technical laboratory support for product development and research activities.\nDevelop a deep understanding of product specifications, testing requirements, and laboratory test methods to ensure accurate execution of assigned work.\nPerform formulation, sample preparation, and testing activities in strict accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and quality standards.\nCreate reliable, accurate, and reproducible data while maintaining detailed, organized, and compliant laboratory records and notebooks.\nPrepare clear and comprehensive documentation of test results, observations, and technical findings to support project goals and facilitate informed decision-making.\nPresent technical results and project updates through written reports and oral presentations to team members and partners.\nCollaborate with laboratory colleagues, teams, and supported departments to ensure project success and resolution of issues.\nProvide technical support by identifying, researching, troubleshooting, and resolving routine laboratory and product-related issues of low to moderate complexity.\nRespond to technical inquiries through multiple communication channels, including email, phone, and internal support systems.\nDocument and track technical issues, test results, and corrective actions using applicable systems, databases, and tools.\nCoordinate with other teams and departments to resolve technical concerns and support continuous improvement plans.\nHelp with laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.\nSupport user access and system-related activities, including routine account maintenance and password resets.\nQualifications:\nWe require a high school diploma or equivalent.\n1+ years of hands-on experience with wet chemistry.\nExperience of polymer, coatings, sealants, and adhesives.\nMust be US Citizen or Permanent Resident.\nMechanical aptitude and familiarity with laboratory or production equipment\nExperience with Standard Operating Procedure development, process improvement, training, or workflow coordination\nCommitment to safety and integrity\nWork collaboratively in a team environment\nFocus on continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results\nPPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, Family 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. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. 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