R&D- Technician III

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

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a motivated lab technician for its Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, OH. The role focuses on color science, database creation, and colorant development to support PCG customers and facilities.

Responsibilities include documenting results, validating color standards, and collaborating with Marketing and Product Development. A two-year industrial lab background and MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of industrial lab experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong math and data recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, evaluate and maintain product configuration and database development work, including letdown samples and colorant curves.
• Demonstrate an understanding of color science principles.
• Accurate documentation and presentation of lab results and technical information.
• Interact with Marketing, Product Development labs, and support groups to drive projects.
• Independently outline and perform tasks to meet project objectives with limited supervision.
• Develop technical and business knowledge regarding color for paint products.
• Maintain safe operating procedures and lab safety rules.
• Resolve product/process issues in a timely manner.

Skills

Strong math skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mosaic software

Job description

The PCG Database Team is looking for a highly motivated 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.

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.

• Works with other technicians or chemists to build, evaluate and maintain product configuration and database development 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
• Interaction with Marketing, Product Development labs, and various support groups
• Effectively works and communicates with others through collaboration on assigned projects
• Independently outlines and performs required tasks to achieve objectives requested with infrequent review of progress and results
• Develop a technical and business knowledge regarding color for paint products
• Maintenance of safe operating procedures through complete knowledge of safety rules and lab procedures
• Resolution of problems relating to products and processed accomplished in a timely manner

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 2 years of industrial lab experience.
• Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong math skills
• Prior experience with paint application and understanding of various substrates
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to maintain accurate records
• Proven experience in delivering results while working independently and as part of a team to execute tasks accurately and consistently according to project timelines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Some college with laboratory experience
• Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis
• Prior experience with visual and computer color matching programs
• Knowledge of Sherwin Williams PCG products
• Knowledge of basic paint concepts
• Knowledge of basic color theory and instrumentation

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.