R&D- Technician II
About The Position
The Architectural Paint team is seeking a Technician II to work directly on the CBG Paint Maintenance of Business (MOB) team. The role supports technical service, line maintenance, and quality assurance projects for the CBG MOB business across interior and exterior products. It is located onsite at the Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center, 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio 44141, and is not hybrid. The Technician II performs laboratory testing and routine experiments, records and reports results, maintains project documentation, and communicates project needs and status to the project team. The role requires safe handling of chemicals and materials, adherence to laboratory safety practices, and operation of moderately complex laboratory instruments. A criminal-history review may be conducted because the role involves contact with employees and access to confidential or proprietary information and other items of value. The position is not eligible for work-authorization sponsorship now or in the future. It is eligible for a performance-based bonus subject to the terms of applicable company plans. Sherwin-Williams describes its employee offering as including rewards, benefits, and flexibility to support health and well-being, career development opportunities, and an inclusive team and community commitment. Eligible benefits are described on the company benefits website.
Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employment-visa sponsorship.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- At least 6 months of industrial laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills.
- Basic skills with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to accurately track and record laboratory results.
- Ability to report data accurately and promptly to the project lead and/or project team.
- Basic math skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
- One year or more of experience in a laboratory setting.
Responsibilities
- Support maintenance-of-business activities.
- Perform laboratory testing, including scale-ups, performance testing, and heat-age stability testing.
- Support routine experiments, record results, and develop basic knowledge of equipment and computing tools used to capture and record data.
- Communicate project needs and status within the project team.
- Write basic reports outlining procedures used and inputting results.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.
- Develop basic knowledge and understanding of product lines and raw materials.
- Establish assignment timelines based on priorities, with assistance from the supervisor.
- Comply with and demonstrate knowledge of safety and security regulations.
- Demonstrate knowledge and safe use of chemicals, raw materials, substrates, and instruments.
- Operate moderately complex laboratory instruments proficiently.
- Follow the chemical hygiene plan and safe laboratory practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus, subject to applicable company plan terms.
- The company describes a range of benefits intended to support health and well-being, including retirement and health care; eligibility and details are available through its benefits website.
- The company describes career opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow contributions.
- The company describes an inclusive team and commitment to employees’ and broader communities’ connection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
