The Sherwin-Williams Company
2025 R&D Winter Lab Assistant
The Sherwin-Williams Company, Brecksville, Ohio, United States, 44141
This position is a great learning experience for students to gain experience in Global Supply Chain R&D during winter break. Students will be assigned to a specific lab and will be given a mentor. The student will be an active participant in the lab. This opportunity will allow students to gain experience in work groups, as well as working with other R&D professionals.
This position will be located at our John G. Morikis Global Technical Center in Brecksville, OH
* Provide support to technicians, chemists and scientists within assigned Research & Development Group. * Perform a variety of laboratory tasks utilizing general instruments and advanced lab equipment. * Collaborate with other research and development team members to complete required tasks, including process chemistry and engineering and material science research groups. * Complete appropriate research documentation, calculations, and data analysis and effectively communicate these results with supervisor and team members. * Prepare basic samples, materials, equipment, and other required tools for laboratory tests or development. * Perform basic technical development, tests, analyses, and research based on formulas and project requirements. * Complete appropriate forms and documentation regarding research and development processes, tasks, results, reports and conclusions; receives direction from other technicians or chemists on specialized or complex issues. * Perform basic calculations to prepare, perform, and conclude tests and analyses. * Clean, maintain and calibrate standard equipment and maintain a clean and safe working environment. * Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements *
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics ("STEM") at the time of the internship program *
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age *
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future *
Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for a total of 4 weeks during 2025 Winter Break, with or without reasonable accommodation *
Must have previous Sherwin-Williams lab experience *
Must have a minimum of 2.8 GPA Preferred Qualifications *
Have previous experience in a Sherwin-Williams research and development (R&D) Internship or Co-op Program *
Be a rising or current sophomore, Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship program
* Provide support to technicians, chemists and scientists within assigned Research & Development Group. * Perform a variety of laboratory tasks utilizing general instruments and advanced lab equipment. * Collaborate with other research and development team members to complete required tasks, including process chemistry and engineering and material science research groups. * Complete appropriate research documentation, calculations, and data analysis and effectively communicate these results with supervisor and team members. * Prepare basic samples, materials, equipment, and other required tools for laboratory tests or development. * Perform basic technical development, tests, analyses, and research based on formulas and project requirements. * Complete appropriate forms and documentation regarding research and development processes, tasks, results, reports and conclusions; receives direction from other technicians or chemists on specialized or complex issues. * Perform basic calculations to prepare, perform, and conclude tests and analyses. * Clean, maintain and calibrate standard equipment and maintain a clean and safe working environment. * Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements *
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics ("STEM") at the time of the internship program *
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age *
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future *
Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for a total of 4 weeks during 2025 Winter Break, with or without reasonable accommodation *
Must have previous Sherwin-Williams lab experience *
Must have a minimum of 2.8 GPA Preferred Qualifications *
Have previous experience in a Sherwin-Williams research and development (R&D) Internship or Co-op Program *
Be a rising or current sophomore, Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship program