2026 R&D Summer Internship- Pittsburgh
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Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This position is aninternship for Summer 2026 experience for the Packaging Coatings Group R&D Division in Pittsburgh PA that will take place over the summer. Interns will be assigned to a specific group where they will have periodic reviews to evaluate their performance. This opportunity will allow them to gain experience working with professional teams and other R&D professionals at Sherwin-Williams.
Responsibilities
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.
All hires must go through a background check before the start of employment.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Must have a current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelors Degree program in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) at the time of the internship program
Must have a High School diploma or the equivalent of a High School diploma
Basic understanding of laboratory practices and safety
Microsoft Word for technical reporting and Excel for data analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Currently at a Sophomore or Junior standing
Actively enrolled in a degree in any of the following: coatings chemistry chemical engineering materials science or polymer science.
Ideal candidate will have previous work experience in a lab
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 Companys staff employees and business relationships.
Relocation stipend available for qualified candidates
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purp ... View more
