R&D- Technician

About the role

This position supports the research and development of products in the Paint Stores and Consumer Brands Groups within the Building Materials Lab, with a primary focus on Sherwin-Williams and White Lightning Branded Caulks and Geocel Sealants. Additional support includes Uniflex and KoolSeal Roof coatings and Loxon, H&C, and Valspar concrete and masonry coatings. The role involves routine experiments, recording results, and demonstrating basic knowledge of raw materials and lab equipment. This is an on-site position located at Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, OH, with 10% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lab Support/Product Development:
  • Conduct routine lab testing, including scale-ups, performance testing, and heat-age stability to support reformulation, development, maintenance, enhancement, and assessment of products.
  • Execute experiments, competitive benchmarking, compare new to old products, perform basic caulk and sealant processes, match target colors, and participate in the design of experiments.
  • Follow standard internal Institutional Test Methods, Institutional Calibration Methods, and ASTM International standards for Caulks, Sealants, and Adhesives.
• Communication:
  • Establish timelines for assignments based on priorities with supervisor assistance.
  • Provide project updates to supervisor and communicate effectively within a primary network of contacts.
  • Write basic reports, outline procedures, input results, and maintain accurate project documentation.
  • Communicate detailed ideas concisely through written communication within the department.
• Safety:
  • Comply with all safety and security regulations.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and safe use of chemicals, raw materials, substrates, and instruments.
  • Operate moderately complex lab instruments proficiently.
  • Maintain a clean work area and follow chemical hygiene plans and safe laboratory practices.
• Operations Support:
  • Support operations through raw material evaluation, quality investigations, continuous improvement projects, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing current or future sponsorship for an employment work visa or permanent residence status.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a lab setting.

Benefits

Sherwin-Williams offers world-class benefits designed to support employees and their families in areas including:

• Retirement and financial well-being.
• Health care and total well-being programs.
• Daily commute support.
• Opportunities for learning, skill development, and career growth.
• Inclusive team environment and community commitment.

A general description of benefits can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Select "Candidates" to view benefit offerings eligible upon hire.