R&D Technician II
About The Position
The Protective & Marine R&D Technician II supports development and commercialization activities for the United States and Canada. The role provides timely, accurate solutions to multiple company problems of low to moderate complexity, with a primary focus on color development and raw material project support. The technician also collaborates with the Protective & Marine technical team to support the development and commercialization of new technologies. The position works under sustained supervision, designing experiments with support and preparing reports for review. It involves maintaining detailed laboratory documentation, communicating technical information, contributing solutions to projects, and following company safety, security, and quality standards. The role is not remote or hybrid and reports to the Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio. Travel is 10%.
Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of application without now or future sponsorship for an employment visa or permanent residence status.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 6 months of experience in a laboratory setting.
- Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis.
- Math knowledge.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of experience in an R&D laboratory setting.
- Experience in liquid coatings.
- Experience with project management.
- Familiarity with application and troubleshooting of industrial coatings.
- Familiarity with scientific principles, products, and/or processes.
- Experience with statistics and data analysis.
- Practical understanding of spectral measurement data.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute experiments, draw conclusions, and make recommendations with support.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of laboratory work, and provide written updates and presentations of technical materials.
- Communicate and collaborate with other departments and functions.
- Work under sustained supervision, designing experiments with support and writing reports for review.
- Contribute solutions to projects.
- Communicate detailed ideas concisely in writing.
- Comply with and demonstrate knowledge of safety and security regulations, and maintain a clean work area.
- Adhere to company safety standards at all times.
- Adhere to quality standards in accordance with the Global Business Management System.
- Support development and commercialization activities, including color development, raw material projects, and new technologies.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
