Job Purpose:
To organise and conduct experimental work. To assist chemist on conclusions from the work and contribute to the development of new or
improved product formulations. Under direction from supervisor, provide technical support for new and existing products.
General Description:
Follows direction and executes assigned experimentation with some involvement from supervisor, discusses work with supervisor daily.
Logically organizes a series of tasks to complete assigned experiment.
Records experimental output in a condensed, tabulated or graphic form to concisely and effectively communicate results and trends.
With guidance from supervisor, provides technical support to other functions.
Keeps lab appropriately supplied, keeps basic equipment functioning and certifiably calibrated.
Understands and consistently practices EHS processes relevant to the job in the working environment.
Core Responsibilities:
- Organize, accurately carry out and draw conclusions from lab experiments following discussion with supervisors.
- Ensure all experimental work is fully recorded in appropriate lab notebooks, databases and where necessary, project reports.
- Work safely, following all lab procedures and contribute to the maintenance of high safety standards.
- Provide technical support (closely guided by supervisor) to other functions especially sales and production.
- To support ideas for lab work involving new product development, existing product improvement, formula cost reduction, processes and
procedural improvement.
Experience:
Graduate with Diploma/Honours Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
Skills (functional competences and capabilities):
See separate detailed skills matrix.
Leadership Competencies (refer to appendix)
Initiative, Teamwork, Customer Orientation, Critical Thinking Skills, Drive for Results.
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which 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 insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
About us:
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday everyday.
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We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday everyday.
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