R&D- Technician II

Job Description

The Fort Myers, FL Exterior Exposure Test Fence is seeking an R&D Technician II to support General Industrial (GI) and Coil and Extrusion exterior UV exposure testing programs. This role provides hands‑on technical support for exposure testing activities that enable new product development and maintain business across both organizations.

The position is responsible for executing sample intake and preparation, outdoor exposure placement, scheduled interim and final evaluations, data documentation, reporting, and coordination with internal technical stakeholders. The technician will follow established ASTM methods, SOPs, and laboratory quality systems to ensure accurate, timely, and traceable exposure data generation in support of GI and Coil and Extrusion project needs.

This role is intended to provide shared capacity across both organizations, with workload and priorities aligned to support GI and Coil and Extrusion exposure testing demand.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value. Such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore determines that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business, its operations and reputation, and to safeguard the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

• Comply with ISO 17025 practices and how they apply to the Exterior Exposure Test Fence group with respect to training, documentation, audits, testing protocols, and data reporting.
• Receive, log, and prepare GI and Coil and Extrusion panels for exterior exposure testing.
• Assemble and execute exposure test series in accordance with defined project and program requirements.
• Perform scheduled interim and final exposure evaluations following applicable ASTM standards.
• Conduct visual, physical, and measurement‑based assessments as required by test protocols.
• Document evaluation results accurately and completely within approved data management systems.
• Support preparation of evaluation summaries and reports for GI, Coil and Extrusion, Test and Certification, and R&D stakeholders.
• Maintain proper panel identification, traceability, and organization throughout the exposure lifecycle.
• Coordinate evaluation timing and deliverables to support project schedules and business priorities across both organizations.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality management systems, safety standards, and documentation requirements.
• Effectively communicate status, results, and issues to internal technical teams.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and internal systems to capture data, track work, and support reporting.
• Independently manage assigned work to meet timeline, quality, and throughput expectations.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve exposure testing efficiency, cycle time, and data reliability.
• Support general lab housekeeping and safety practices to maintain a clean, compliant, and well‑organized work environment.

• Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1, etc.).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Basic ability to analyze data and accurately document results.
• Minimum 6 months lab experience.

• Experience working in a laboratory or testing environment.
• Familiarity with ASTM test methods or exterior exposure testing programs.
• Experience supporting R&D, GI, or Coil and Extrusion testing workflows.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Travel Requirements: 10%

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H‑1B visa.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including 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 employer. 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.

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