R&D Technician II

Sherwin-Williams • Pittsburgh, PA

14h • $59,766 - $73,700

About The Position

The Household Products Technician supports the development and commercialization of innovative packaging coatings within the Performance Coatings Group. The role generates reliable technical data, supports laboratory and application work, and helps translate development efforts into customer-ready solutions. The position collaborates with R&D, management, manufacturing, marketing, quality, and customers, contributing to project success and business growth while developing technical capability and initiative.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of laboratory experience through academic coursework, research, internships, co-op assignments, or employment.
• Working knowledge of computers for data entry, communication, and basic data analysis.
• Basic understanding of scientific principles and ability to follow established laboratory or technical procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate and perform basic troubleshooting of equipment using established procedures.
• Ability to safely operate laboratory and application equipment according to established procedures.
• Ability to accurately measure and prepare materials and samples using established procedures.
• Ability to perform established laboratory tests and consistently record results.
• Ability to operate, monitor, and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory and application equipment.
• Ability to accurately collect, document, organize, and review routine technical data.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and ability to learn applicable laboratory and business systems.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory experiments and other experimental activities that generate data for product-development and commercialization decisions.
• Apply established test methods and quality standards to produce accurate, consistent, and reproducible results.
• Document formulations, procedures, observations, and results clearly.
• Analyze routine data, identify relevant findings, and communicate conclusions and recommendations through concise reports and updates.
• Maintain complete and accurate forms, records, and project documentation to support traceability and decision-making.
• Partner with technical, manufacturing, quality, marketing, and commercial teams to address project needs and support internal and external customers.
• Provide timely verbal and written updates on results, risks, priorities, and project status.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by seeking direction when needed, responding constructively to feedback, and sharing routine information.
• Organize daily work, align activities with project timelines, and seek guidance to resolve competing priorities.
• Select established procedures to solve routine technical problems and recognize when assistance or escalation is needed.
• Perform assigned laboratory and application tasks with growing independence and assist with more complex operations as experience develops.
• Operate, monitor, and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory and application equipment.
• Use digital tools to capture, organize, and review data accurately.
• Participate in safety, quality, and technical meetings and training.
• Follow company requirements for safety and security and maintain a clean, orderly work area.
• Support additional team and business priorities as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits designed to support health and well-being.
• Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow one's contribution.
• An inclusive team and commitment to communities.
• A broad benefits offering that may include retirement, health care, well-being, and daily commute benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED