Core ResponsibilitiesSeeks assistance on priorities for scheduling work, organizes work efficiently.Verbally communicates routine information to supervisor and others in platform.Is receptive and attentive to instructions, with progress and results checked regularly by othersLeads a small teamWorks cooperatively with other technicians in platform to effectively and reliably carry out assigned tasks.Independently performs basic color science & evaluation tasks as outlined by supervisor or others.Operates basic equipment like e.g. stirrers, mixers, scales, spectrophotometers, light booths, film thickness gauges etc.Uses computing tools to capture and record data.Takes responsibility for ensuring safe operating procedures.Possesses a strong sense of precision and attention to detailBASIC QUALIFICATIONSMust 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).Minimum of HS Diploma or equivalentMinimum 3 years of color development experienceWorking with software generated proposals and optimizing formulasDetailed color lab equipment operations (scale, stirrer, mixer, spray guns, fume hoods)Profound knowledge of mathematical methods to calculate / re-balance color formulasMust 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.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional 2 semesters of General Chemistry and 2 semesters of Organic ChemistryUp to 4 years' experience with color developmentUnderstanding of pigment / colorant and product property relationshipsLab scale operation of mixing equipmentColor testing equipment and software of higher complexity (Multi-angle spectrophotometer)Detailed understanding of pigment / color relationships and measuring techniquesTravel Requirements: 10%Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.