Entry Level Dye Technical Assistant

Entry Level Dye Technical AssistantPPG's Specialty Coatings and Materials business is committed to product development, technology leadership, and materials across multiple 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 guide our innovation.We are looking for an Entry Level Dye Technical Assistant. You will support process development, pilot-scale manufacturing, and commercialization activities.

You will safely complete experiments, operating process equipment, documenting results, maintaining laboratory and kilo-lab assets, and supporting scale-up activities under the direction of senior staff.You will sit in our Monroeville, PA location and will report to the Senior Research Manager.Main ResponsibilitiesComplete laboratory, and kilo-lab operations according to established procedures.Prepare raw materials, equipment, and documentation for development activities.Operate reactors, filtration systems, dryers, mixers, and supporting process equipment.Collect samples and submit for analytical testing.Maintain accurate batch records and laboratory notebooks.Support equipment cleaning, changeovers, and preventive maintenance activities.Follow SOPs, work instructions, safety procedures, and quality requirements.Participate in troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.QualificationsHigh School Diploma/General Education Development required; Associate Degree preferred.Less than 1 years+ of chemical manufacturing, laboratory, pilot plant, or related industrial experience.Safety awareness, equipment operation, documentation, and teamwork.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.Organizational, documentation, and attention-to-detail skills.Work collaboratively in a team environment.PPG 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.PPG 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.