R&D Polymer Co-Op

Job Description

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. This opportunity will allow them to gain experience in work groups and other R&D professionals at Sherwin-Williams. 

This Co-Op position will be from  January to August 2025 with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

R&D Development

• Learns multiple polymer chemistry types
• Makes polymer batches with a focus on processing methods
• Tests polymer batches for QC specification tests
• Completes lab notebook and follows documentation procedures
• Completes experiments in a design
• Observes and assists in pilot polymer batches

Safety

• Uses safe process techniques and good housekeeping
• Follows ITM’s and safety guidelines
• Wears proper PPE
• Attends all safety meetings or takes the make-up test
• Sustains 5S

Job duties include contact with other employees and access 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.

Qualifications

Education 

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Current sophomore, Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship program

Preferred 

• Chemical Engineering Major
• 2.8 GPA or higher

Knowledge & Experience 

• Skilled at Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must have access to local housing as well as reliable transportation
• Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for a total of from January to August with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred

• Basic understanding of information technology infrastructure and computer platforms.
• Working knowledge of Minitab and Business Objects.

About Us

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show! 

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/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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.