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Laboratory Technician - Undergraduate Placement Year

Ppg

The Role

Overview

Support sealants lab with product development, testing, and equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

  • product development
  • test execution
  • materials replenishment
  • lab testing
  • equipment setup
  • mrp input

Tasks

-Support team members in development, manufacture, application and testing of products to meet business requirements. -Apply test pieces following defined methods to high and consistent standards. -Take ownership for replenishment of raw materials and consumables. -Perform routine qualitative and quantitative tests to standard procedures. -Assist team members in set up, use and cleaning of laboratory equipment. -Carry out daily responsibilities relating to EHS, 5S and other Company initiatives. -Manufacture product samples using laboratory scale equipment in a safe manner. -Input formulations into site MRP system.

Requirements

  • it
  • university
  • scientific
  • interpersonal
  • communication
  • procedural

What You Bring

-Interpersonal skills -IT literate -Currently in their 2nd year of university studying for a degree in a related field -Scientific background. -Ability to follow instructions and procedures. -Good communication skills.

The Company

About Ppg

-A global leader in coatings and specialty materials. -A history of innovation has enabled the development of cutting-edge products for diverse industries worldwide. -Serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer goods. -Strong presence in more than 70 countries with a vast portfolio of products and services. -Provides high-performance coatings to help businesses protect and beautify their assets. -Products are used across industries ranging from automotive to marine and construction. -Research and development efforts focus on creating sustainable and durable solutions. -Expanded market position through strategic acquisitions in recent years. -Recognized as a leader in materials science and coatings technology.

Sector Specialisms

Aerospace

Automotive OEM

Automotive Refinish

Industrial Coatings

Packaging Coatings

Protective & Marine Coatings

Civil Infrastructure

Offshore

Petrochemical

Power

Marine New-Build

Marine Dry Dock

Marine Sea Stock

Electrocoating