R&D- Technician II

R&D Lab Technician II

Complete color matches and perform tests on products and samples and assist with panel requests as required. Responsibilities may include analyzing basic formulas, performing calculations, and preparing and testing a range of technologies and methods. The R&D Lab Technician II is distinguished from the R&D Lab Technician III by performing less complex tests and formulation, operating under general supervision, and providing smaller scale support with fewer technologies and methods.

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.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the execution of experiments, draw conclusions, and make recommendations. • Comply with test methods according to set standards. • Document all formulation processes. • Function with sustained supervision and write simple reports, outlining procedures used and the results obtained. • Complete proper forms and documents when necessary. • Attend quality, safety, technical meetings and seminars as necessary. • Comply with all safety and security regulations, and maintain a clean work area. • Communicate with internal as well as external customers. • Manage work in accordance of timeline goals. • Adhere to company safety and quality standards at all times. • Additional duties as assigned. • Organizes work to use time efficiently. • Seeks assistance on priorities for scheduling work. • Verbally communicates routine information to supervisor and others in platform. • Is receptive and attentive to instructions. • Recognizes routine requirements and selects proper, simple procedures for obtaining desired results to solve problems. • Possesses basic ability to analyze data. • Independently performs basic tasks as outlined by supervisor or others. • Operates basic equipment. • May assist with more complex operations or tasks. • Uses computing tools to capture and record data.

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. • Must have 6 months of lab experience. • Knowledge of basic math skills • Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis using Microsoft Software applications • Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to the colors desired by customers. • Lab equipment knowledge • Experience prioritizing daily project tasks • Experience working with a basic understanding of the commercialization process • PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applicable applications • Experience communicating with co-workers to provide and receive direction • Experience adapting and changing quickly in response to new situations/demands

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• 1 or more years of experience in a laboratory • Application Knowledge in coatings

About Us

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 It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

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.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2616545
• Job Category R&D
• Locations USA KY Bowling Green Plant