R&D Technician - Sherwin-Williams

The GSC R&D Colorant team is seeking a technician to support the product development and maintenance efforts for new and existing dispersion products designed for architectural and industrial product use. This role is pivotal in supporting product development through precise machine operation and accurate data collection.

This position will be 2nd shift – 10:30a-7:00p – This may be subject to change.

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Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting new product development pilot batch scale up, testing and data collection.
• As an R&D scale up lab technician, you will be accountable for conducting a diverse array of novel and existing product experiments.
• This role will work closely with chemists, engineers, and operators to manufacture and test R&D prototypes along with maintaining the lab space and equipment.
• Performing lab testing including quality and performance testing as well as aged stability testing.
• Support of routine experiments, recording results and learning basic knowledge of equipment/computing tools to capture and record data.
• Communication within the project team regarding project needs and status.
• Developing basic knowledge and understanding of product lines and raw materials.
• Executes and analyzes experiments and provides regular updates.
• Establishes timeline for assignments based on priorities with assistance from their supervisor. Identifies and resolves development hurdles.
• Writes basic reports, outlines procedures used, and results obtained.
• Recognizes problems and implements corrective actions to resolve the issue.
• Analyzes data, begins to draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Proficient in operating moderately complex lab instruments.
• Work Shift : 2nd
• Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATION
• 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 via and/or permanent residence status).

FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
• Must have a High School Diploma

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
• 1 year of experience in a lab or production setting
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Proven problem-solving / decision-making ability.

Preferred:
• Previous pilot lab, commercialization and/or paint making experience.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
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