Lab Technician WELCOME TO SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Sherwin-Williams is the largest paints and coatings company in the world. With $15.8 billion in sales, more than 4,100 stores, and 140 manufacturing and distribution centers worldwide. Our 60,000 employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to launch and grow a career. Find yours and join us today. Performs a variety of technical research, development, and tests on products and samples. Responsibilities may include analyzing basic formulas, performing calculations, and preparing and testing a range of technologies and methods. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS Contributes to designs the execution of experiments, draw conclusions, and make recommendations. Comply with test methods according to set standards. Document all formulation processes. Function with sustained supervision and write simple reports, outlining procedures used and the results obtained. Complete proper forms and documents when necessary. Attend quality, safety, technical meetings and seminars as necessary. Comply with all safety and security regulations, and maintain a clean work area. Communicate with internal as well as external customers. Manage work in accordance of timeline goals. Adhere to company safety and quality standards at all times. Additional duties as assigned. Organizes work to use time efficiently. Seeks assistance on priorities for scheduling work. Verbally communicates routine information to supervisor and others in platform. Is receptive and attentive to instructions. Recognizes routine requirements and selects proper, simple procedures for obtaining desired results to solve problems. Possesses basic ability to analyze data. Independently performs basic tasks as outlined by supervisor or others. Operates basic equipment. May assist with more complex operations or tasks. Uses computing tools to capture and record data. POSITION REQUIREMENTS 1. FORMAL EDUCATION: a. Required: High School Degree or equivalent b. Preferred: BS/BA in Science can be non-Chemistry 1. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Required: Knowledge of basic math skills Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis Valid Drivers license Familiarity with scientific principles, products and/or processes Preferred: 1-4 years of experience in a laboratory 2. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis. Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to climb and descend stairs. Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on an occasional basis. May work indoors and outdoors as needed. Exposure to heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 0 degrees. Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing. May work in areas where toxic, flammable, and hazardous materials are present. Work surfaces may include concrete. Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone. Employee must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors and be able to wear a respirator as required. May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required. Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to the colors desired by customers. May be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt. 3. TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: a. Required: Perform specification testing; Able to operating laboratory equipment; Perform basic technical chemistry and applicable mathematical calculations; Apply basic technical formulation principles and practices; Complete forms and documentation; Follow applicable health and safety principles and practices; PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and other applicable applications; Communicate with co-workers to provide and receive direction. b. Preferred: Lab equipment knowledge Application Knowledge in coatings TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10% PREFERRED CANDIDATE IDENTIFIED BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: c. 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). d. Must have a valid drivers license e. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent Who we are At Sherwin-Williams, we're proud of the company we keep our family of loyal employees. To learn about our company and our culture go to Sherwin.com/careers. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants 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 or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting appropriate employment service delivery systems, such as state workforce agencies and local employment delivery systems, to provide priority referrals of protected veterans. **Primary Location: **United States-Kentucky-Bowling Green **Work Locations: ** **Organization: **The Sherwin-Williams Company **Schedule: **Full-time **Job Posting: **Nov 16, 2018 **Travel: **Yes, 10 % of the Time