R&D - Technician II

Sherwin-Williams • Brecksville, OH

1d • $56,743 - $70,367 • Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Technician II supports polymer and coatings laboratory operations by preparing materials, making and testing paint batches, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining accurate documentation. The role ensures compliance with safety, quality, and testing standards while supporting equipment management, calibration, waste disposal, and housekeeping. The technician works independently on assigned projects, communicates results and recommendations, and may train and support other team members.

This position is onsite at the Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center, 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio 44141. The role may involve access to confidential or proprietary information and is subject to a criminal history review. It is not eligible for employment-visa sponsorship. The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus under the applicable company plans.

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 laboratory experience.
• Ability to work independently on basic and complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate with department members and provide technical support to internal customers as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Hazardous-material handling experience.
• Paint formulation experience.
• Basic knowledge of polymer synthesis techniques.
• College-level coursework in chemistry and organic chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Support application-team polymer MOB work requests.
• Accurately prepare raw materials for paint batches and follow established procedures to make paint.
• Follow instructions to test paint samples and prepared panels according to ITM.
• Record results and use equipment and computing tools to capture and record data.
• Participate in group cleanup of common work areas, typically weekly.
• Coordinate resolution of laboratory safety and housekeeping concerns, including working with facilities personnel and the safety manager to address audit findings.
• Perform assigned instrument calibrations, record results, and interact with building calibration teams.
• Remove latex and solvent-borne waste from laboratories according to established procedures.
• Coordinate LabPack disposal of hazardous materials from the polymer group.
• Organize raw-material storage areas.
• Comply with safety and housekeeping policies, applicable ISO guidelines, quality standards, internal test methods and procedures, and certification requirements.
• Document laboratory work according to departmental guidelines, such as in an electronic lab notebook or project files.
• Use scientific approaches to design and execute experiments as required; develop or modify products, methods, or processes in response to business needs.
• Analyze technical problems, draw conclusions, apply existing procedures, and provide recommendations when no precedent exists.
• Compile, validate, and analyze data; draw conclusions and make recommendations with minimal input.
• Operate complex equipment and use software to input and analyze data and communicate results.
• Set schedules and complete assigned work within defined timelines; provide project updates to stakeholders or a supervisor.
• Write reports describing processes, procedures, results, analyses, and recommendations for distribution within or potentially outside the department.
• Mentor or train new hires and lower-level employees when needed; may lead projects, support project teams, or assign and monitor work conducted by lower-level technicians.
• Maintain technical and professional development through on-the-job, in-house, or external training.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the applicable company plans.
• The company describes a range of benefits related to retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting; specific eligibility and offerings are available through its benefits portal.
• The company describes opportunities for learning, skill development, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

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