R&D Technician

The R&D Technician I for the Brands Commercialization – Maintenance of Business team is responsible for supporting the maintenance of existing products, quality investigations & raw material supply disruptions for interior and exterior architectural products for the GSC Brands Commercialization Lab.

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.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting maintenance of business projects.
• Performing lab testing including scale ups, performance testing and heat age stability.
• 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.
• Developing basic knowledge and understanding of product lines and raw materials.
• Executes and analyzes experiments and provides regular updates.
• Establishes timeline for assignments based on priorities with assistance from their supervisor.
• Identifies and resolves development hurdles.
• Writes basic reports, outlines procedures used, and results obtained.
• Recognizes problems and implements corrective actions to resolve the issue.
• Analyzes data, begins to draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Proficient in operating moderately complex lab instruments.
• Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATION:
• 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).

FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
• Must have a High School Diploma

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
• 1 year of experience in a lab setting
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Proven problem-solving / decision-making ability

Preferred:
• Previous Commercialization and/or paint making experience
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances

 

Upon completion of construction, the individual selected for this role will primarily work at the new Sherwin-Williams Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio. Construction is expected to be complete in 2025. Until then, the role will be based at Breen Technology Center, located at 601 Canal Road, Cleveland, OH 44113. 

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!  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 position, which 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 non-discriminatory factors considered in making compensation decisions including geographic location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and c