Product Development Lab Technician Delaware, OH Are you an experienced lab technician who is looking for their next challenge? Are you someone who has a passion for creating new products that help to protect and beautify the world around us? Well then look no further, we have an opportunity for you as a Product Development Technician at our Delaware, OH facility! At PPG you will be joining a Fortune 500 Company made up of passionate and driven professionals just like yourself. Take the next step in your career and apply today. As a Product Development Technician you will work primarily in the laboratory as a member of automotive refinish technical team at the Delaware, OH facility. You will support Refinish coatings R&D and contributes to the development of new products focusing on primers, sealers and surfacers. You will be responsible for preparing paint samples and conducting tests using the Design of Experiment (DOE) methodology with the supervision from Senior Chemists. This role is critical in ensuring the development and quality of our paints through thorough testing, analysis, and documentation. This position is an on-site role at our Delaware, OH facility and will report to the Delaware Refinish Site Lead, Americas. Responsibilities: Safety first attitude for every task assigned. Follow all safety protocols and ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Prepare and mix paint samples according to defined formulations and specifications. Perform tests on paint samples, including viscosity, color matching, durability, and adhesion, following standard operating procedures. Use Design of Experiment (DOE) techniques to plan and execute experiments for product development, quality control, and process optimization. Analyze and interpret experimental data, recording findings in detailed technical reports. Operate and maintain lab equipment and ensure all instruments are calibrated and functioning properly. Collaborate with the chemists to support new product development and improvements to existing formulations. Troubleshoot technical issues related to paint formulations and testing processes. Adheres to corporate policies and government regulations by compliance with established standards on business conduct, environmental issues, EEO. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent with successful completion of algebra and chemistry required. Two (2) years or more previous laboratory experience required. Some post high school education (college or technical school) is preferred. Spray application and/or coatings formulation experience is preferred. Ability to lift to 50 pounds, with accommodations if necessary, required. #LI-Onsite About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity and professional candor who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. 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 www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are "One PPG" to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. 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 diver