Technical Assistant, Senior

Senior 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 a Senior Dye Technical Assistant. You will be the technical subject matter expert for DYE Process. You will also development operations by leading scale-up activities, mentoring Jr. technicians, driving process improvements, and providing operational leadership across development and commercial products. You will sit in our Monroeville, PA location and will report to the Senior Research Manager.Main ResponsibilitiesComplete complex process development and scale-up campaigns.Serve as primary technical resource for kilo-lab operations.Support commercialization, technology transfer, and manufacturing readiness scale activities and provide feedback to PD chemists for improvements.Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause investigations on kilo lab equipment.Mentor entry and experienced technicians.Develop SOPs, training programs, and best practices.Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost.Communicate lab status, issues, and updates with the technical team.Collaborate with chemists, engineers, and other team members.Document process data, material usage, and observations in laboratory records and electronic systemsMaintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment; follow PPE requirements and report hazards or near-missesQualificationsAssociate Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.7+ years of chemical manufacturing, scale-up, pilot plant, or process development experience.Advanced troubleshooting, scale-up expertise, mentoring, leadership, standard operating procedures, development, and continuous improvements.Support training of new techniciansBalance hands-on technical work with support responsibilitiesPPG 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: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®Through 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 PPG Way 2030We are customer championsProactive.

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.We act with purpose and speedAgile. 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.We are excellent operatorsProductive. 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.We compete to winFuture-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.We are PPG proudStrong. 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.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.