R&D- Technician II

The Commercialization Group is seeking a technician to support the product development for Interior Architectural products designed for Paint Stores Group.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

This role is not hybrid and will be located at Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.

Responsibilities

• Supporting new product development.
• Performing lab testing, including scale ups, performance testing and heat age stability that supports the reformulation, development, maintenance, enhancement and assessment of products.
• Support of routine experiments, recording results and learning basic knowledge of equipment/computing tools to capture and record data.
• Communication within the project team regarding project needs and status.
• Responsible for writing basic reports, outlining procedures used, and inputting results.
• Maintain accurate and up to date project documentation.
• Developing basic knowledge and understanding of product lines and raw materials.
• Establishes timeline for assignments based on priorities with assistance from their supervisor.
• Proficient in operating moderately complex lab instruments.
• Complies with, and displays knowledge of, all safety and security regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and safe use of chemicals, raw materials, substrates, and instruments.
• Accountable for following chemical hygiene plan and safe laboratory practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
• High school diploma or equivalent of.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Basic Microsoft Suite skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Etc)
• Experience tracking record lab results.
• Experience accurately reporting out data to project lead and/or project team in timely manner.
• Basic math skills
• 6 months experience in a lab setting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (‘STEM’) field.
• 1 or more years in a lab setting.

Travel Requirements: 0%

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

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