R&D- Technician II

Sherwin-Williams; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a proactive laboratory-focused professional to support the Performance Coatings Group (PCG) database, color matching, and color standard testing. You will work with chemists and technicians to build and validate product configurations, maintain colorant curves, and document results for internal and external PCG customers.

The role requires a High School Diploma, at least 6 months of lab experience, and basic MS 365 skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 6 months of lab experience.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Works with other technicians or chemists to build, evaluate, and maintain product configuration and database work, including letdown samples and colorant curves.
• Demonstrate an understanding of color science principles.
• Accurate documentation and presentation of lab results and technical information.
• Collaborate effectively with others on assigned projects.
• Outline and perform tasks to achieve objectives with infrequent progress reviews.
• Maintain safe operating procedures and lab safety rules.

Skills

Lab experience

MS 365 basics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Performance Coatings Group (PCG) Database Team is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to deliver on projects associated with internal and external PCG customers. Position may be responsible for reporting on results, working through marketing, technical, and facility requests, formula development and evaluation, contributing to department strategy, and customer complaint resolution. Areas of focus will be PCG internal and external customer support, database creation, and maintenance of business.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to 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 remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.

Responsibilities

• Works with other technicians or chemists to build, evaluate, and maintain product configuration and database work. This work will include creation of letdown samples, application of letdown samples, measuring letdown samples, creation of colorant k/s curves, and database validation by testing a set of color standards. This work allows Global PCG Customers and Facilities to create and adjust custom colors with the Mosaic software.
• Demonstrate an understanding of color science principles
• Accurate documentation and presentation of lab results and technical information
• Effectively work and communicate with others through collaboration on assigned projects
• Works with manager to outline and perform required tasks to achieve objectives requested with infrequent review of progress and results
• Maintenance of safe operating procedures through complete knowledge of safety rules and lab procedures

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma
• 6 months of experience in a lab setting
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college with laboratory experience
• Prior experience with computer color matching programs
• Knowledge of Sherwin-Williams PCG products
• Knowledge of basic paint concepts
• Knowledge of basic color theory and instrumentation

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

A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . 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.