R&D- Technician II
About The Position
The Performance Coatings Group (PCG) Database Team seeks a proactive, detail-oriented technician to support projects for internal and external PCG customers. The role focuses on customer support, database creation and maintenance, and may include reporting results, handling marketing, technical, and facility requests, developing and evaluating formulas, contributing to department strategy, and resolving customer complaints. The work supports PCG customers and facilities in creating and adjusting custom colors using Mosaic software. This position is onsite at the Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center, 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio 44141, and reports to that location. The position involves contact with employees and access to confidential or proprietary information; the company states that it conducts criminal-history reviews for this role.
Requirements
- Be legally authorized to work in the country of application without now or in the future requiring sponsorship for an employment work visa or permanent residence status.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a high school diploma.
- Have at least 6 months of experience in a laboratory setting.
- Have basic proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Some college with laboratory experience.
- Prior experience with computer color-matching programs.
- Knowledge of Sherwin-Williams PCG products.
- Knowledge of basic paint concepts.
- Knowledge of basic color theory and instrumentation.
Responsibilities
- Work with technicians or chemists to build, evaluate, and maintain product configurations and database work.
- Create, apply, and measure letdown samples; create colorant k/s curves; and validate databases by testing color standards.
- Demonstrate an understanding of color science principles.
- Accurately document and present laboratory results and technical information.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with others on assigned projects.
- Work with the manager to outline and perform tasks needed to achieve objectives, with infrequent review of progress and results.
- Maintain safe operating procedures through knowledge of safety rules and laboratory procedures.
Benefits
- The company describes a range of benefits related to retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting; candidates are directed to the benefits website for details and eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
