Job Description

The Global Supply Chain R&D team is looking for a highly motivated individual to work within the Applicator R&D Lab. This role independently performs and works on Teams for tasks outlined by the Applicator Leadership Team.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.

Responsibilities include:

Technical and Professional Knowledge
• Accountable for completing lab tests, recording results, and providing feedback on results.
• Has familiarity with scientific principles, products and/or processes.
• Demonstrate and utilize basic knowledge of dimensional measurements, compliance within specifications and using computers/measuring equipment to analyze results.
• Recognizes routine requirements and selects the proper procedures for obtaining desired results to solve problems.

Project Management
• Leads individual or small group projects and begins to draw conclusions
• Creates and updates reports
• Completes proper forms
• Organizes time efficiently

Communication
• Seeks assistance on setting priorities for scheduling
• May require coaching from supervisor or mentor

Safety and Quality
• Ensures Safety, Housekeeping, and ISO practices are followed.
• Maintains certification on and follows quality standards, such as Standard Operating Procedures (ITMs)
• Actively seeks to reduce risk through corrective action of unsafe practices.
• Correctly documents lab results and technical information and maintains results accurately per ISO standards.

Basic Qualifications
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in a lab or manufacturing setting
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel
• Computer proficiency; Can analyze and translate scientific data/results at a basic level

Preferred Qualifications
• Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis
• Use of calipers and other tools for validating dimensions
• Basic knowledge of (or ability to learn) drawing specifications
• Intermediate use of Microsoft Excel
• Understands basics of CAD and product specifications

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.