R&D- Technician III

Sherwin-Williams; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Bonus program

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams Co. in Minneapolis, MN seeks an R&D Technician III to organize and execute performance testing for the Performance Coatings Group.

You will manage multiple projects, maintain test equipment, and generate reports on results, coordinating timelines and ensuring accuracy. Responsibilities include training others on lab techniques, complying with ISO 17025, and collaborating with R&D chemists, sales, and marketing.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma.
• 2 years of experience in a lab setting.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis.
• MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Comply with ISO 17025 practices for training, documentation, audits, testing protocols, and data reporting.
• Lead multiple projects or urgent requests, providing test data and reports to project submitters.
• Communicate timelines clearly and meet deadlines.
• Maintain test equipment and supplies; train others on lab techniques and protocols.
• Mentor or train team members as needed and support budget considerations.

Skills

Lab testing

Project coordination

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lab equipment

Job description

Job Description

The R&D Technician III organizes and executes project testing in support of the Performance Coatings Group. Responsibilities will include organizing testing, completing performance testing, and generating reports on results. Must be able to coordinate multiple projects/timelines simultaneously. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining test equipment and supplies, training others on lab techniques, and film test protocols. This position will report to the Testing and Certification R&D Supervisor.

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 position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

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

10% Travel

Responsibilities

• Comply with the ISO 17025 practices and how they apply to the Testing & Certification group with regards to training, documentation, audits, testing protocols, and data reporting.
• Support or lead a quality initiative on the team and helps to facilitate continuous improvement of the quality programs.
• Independently leads multiple projects or rushed requests, that require a high amount of testing accuracy and attention to detail and provides test data and reports to project submitters.
• Strong ability to communicate timelines and meet deadlines.
• Responsible for relatively less complex project work. Typically, projects with fewer tests, some with a greater panel volume.
• May support complex projects and/or specification testing that have been previously performed at the laboratory with the guidance of management or other team members.
• Support or lead an equipment process and ensures that instructions related to equipment operation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance are adequate and identifies opportunities for equipment process improvements.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause investigations to identify risks and solve problems.
• Develop general knowledge and background of equipment processes and test methods.
• Displays strong, proactive, communication skills to facilitate collaboration with internal customers (R&D chemists, sales, and marketing) and external vendors.
• May mentor, train, or act as resource to support other team members as needed.
• Help to support management in maintaining the overall budget and may provide recommendations for new equipment purchases and identify possible areas for cost savings.
• Complies with all department and company policies and performs other duties as assigned.

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
• 2 years of experience in a lab setting
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
• PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applicable applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating a variety of laboratory equipment
• Experience troubleshooting or mechanical aptitude.
• Basic understanding of ISO 9001 or ISO 17025 requirements
• Familiarity with ASTM test methods and following SOP’s.

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 http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . 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.

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