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Development Technician

PPG Industries, Inc
401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Springdale
151 Colfax Street (Show on map)
Apr 19, 2026

As a Laboratory Technician onsite at the PPG Springdale R&D center (Pittsburgh) - Substrate Protection Analytical Laboratory, you will support and conduct physical and analytical testing for PPG Tiers and Industrial customers. As part of this role, you will perform equipment calibrations and log results into specific software to distribute internally within PPG and externally to customers.

You will report to the Automotive Tiers Customer Development Team Leader. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Core Hours: M-F between 7 and 4:30pm

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform daily testing, calibration and analysis and interact daily with Customer Support Chemists interpreting results

  • Maintain a safe working environment, wear all required PPE, and follow lab safety protocols.

  • Perform physical and analytical test procedures relevant to online electrodeposition control parameters

  • Execute testing and reporting according to mutually agreed upon timelines and goals.

  • Perform daily lab maintenance activities and cleanups.

  • Maintain documentation and standards required for ISO 17025 certification.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED with 1+ years of Lab experience

  • Associates degree in a scientific discipline or previous experience running analytical instrumentation is preferred

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About us:

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 thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon'tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. 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 excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At 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 tohttps://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

PPGprovidesequal 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, genderidentityor expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please emailrecruiting@ppg.com.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich 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. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process,so that we can do better today than yesterday.

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