R&D Lab Technician: Product Development & Testing

Sherwin-Williams; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a laboratory technician to support the product development for Interior Architectural products in the Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, OH. You will perform lab testing, scale ups, and document results as part of a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes safety, data recording, and compliance with chemical hygiene and safety regulations, with opportunities to grow in routine experiments and report outcomes to the project team.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Basic Microsoft Suite skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience tracking 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.

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

Skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Lab data tracking

Data reporting to project lead

Basic math skills

6 months lab experience

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a laboratory technician to support the product development for Interior Architectural products in the Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, OH. You will perform lab testing, scale ups, and document results as part of a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes safety, data recording, and compliance with chemical hygiene and safety regulations, with opportunities to grow in routine experiments and report outcomes to the project team.