2026 R&D Summer Internship- Pittsburgh

This position is an joint partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Undergraduate Industry Research Program and Sherwin-Williams internship for Summer 2026 experience for the Packaging Coatings Group R&D Division in Pittsburgh, PA. 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.

* 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.

Minimum Requirements
* Must have a current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
* Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in Chemistry
* 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 at the University of Pittsburgh
* Currently involved with the 2026 Summer 2026 Undergraduate Industry Research Program at the University of Pittsburgh
* 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 Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.