Summer Research & Development Co-op - The Sherwin-Williams Company Position Title: Summer Research & Development Co-op Employer Name: The Sherwin-Williams Company Paid Position: yes Address 1: 101 W. Prospect Ave. Address 2: City: Cleveland State: OH Zip: 44115 Phone: 216-566-3692 Fax: Email: nicole.e.rodgers@sherwin.com WebAddress: http://careers.sherwin-williams.com/jobs/13344 Contact/Supervisor: Nicole Rodgers, HR Generalist Supervisor e-mail (if different): Alternate Contact/Supervisor: Alternate Contact's e-mail: Student from previous year (if applicable) : Student from previous year's email (if applicable): Brief Description of Agency or Firm's Mission: The Protective & Marine Coatings Division for Sherwin-Williams is a trusted partner in asset protection and corrosion control for customers. Whatever the customers’ substrate, exposure conditions, downtime tolerance and regulatory needs, our knowledgeable professionals are dedicated to helping customers find the exact fit for asset protection. With more than 3,400 company-owned stores and the coatings industry’s broadest distribution system, unparalleled field expertise from our NACE-certified corrosion specification specialists and dedicated protective and marine representatives, Sherwin-Williams is a true single-source provider of high-performance coatings, linings, and equipment. Known globally for its world-class research and development efforts, operated out of dedicated labs in Chicago and Cleveland, and with over 140 years of experience in corrosion control technology, Sherwin-Williams strives to bring innovative value-added products to the market and address the issues that are important to customers, specifically: o increasing curing time o improving the overall quality of the job o requiring fewer coats and reducing labor costs o keeping downtime to a minimum, and o ensuring every plant meets all safety and regulatory requirements. Our continuing leadership and investment in research and development of high performance coatings is focused on your productivity and success. Whether it’s fewer coats, a longer life cycle, faster return to service, more water-based options or lower VOC emissions – we listen to customers needs and respond to them with technologically superior coatings products. Describe the value of the proposed Internship to the Agency/Firm: Describe the value of the proposed Internship to the Intern: Job Description (should include: hours of work, job responsibilities, reporting structure -- chain of command, a description of the intern's "typical" day): Description: We are looking for several Interns that will be assigned to a technical project team in the summer of 2012. Interns will have an opportunity to work in a lab setting and be provided real world research and development product applications. Interns will be responsible for contributing to successful scale-up & implementation of new & reformulated products from the laboratory to manufacturing and will be exposed to performance testing on Protective & Marine Products to determine suitability for new applications in specific markets. Interns will have the opportunity in assisting in identifying unique or plant-specific limitations as well as providing support and ensuring completion of assigned architectural product development projects including formulation and performance testing. Travel Required: No Relocation Assistance: No EOE M/F/D/V Additional comments Please apply at: http://careers.sherwin-williams.com/jobs/13344 How many positions are available? 4 Will I need a car? Reccomended Is the office accessible via public transportation? Yes Management Goals: (should include: role of supervisor, frequency of intermediate reviews, expectations of intern, and an explanation of how the intern fits into the organization's goals -- please indicate whether supervisor works full-time or part-time): Special Job Requirements (i.e. transportation, language, technical or other skills): Skills required Experience Required: This is an entry level internship program that requires coursework completed at the sophomore or junior year for chemistry or chemical engineering majors. Basic computer skills are required. Education Required: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. Preferred candidates would be entering into the senior year of college for the designated majors. GPA required of 3.0. Additional Information: Students must apply on BOTH the eRecruiting website and the Bulldogs on the Cuyahoga website (www.bulldogsonthecuyahoga.com) to be considered for positions. Bulldogs on the Cuyahoga is open to current Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors only. Current Freshmen are not eligible to apply. Please Note: If you accept this opportunity you will be required to submit a $100 non-refundable housing deposit/program fee to defray the cost of your participation in the program. The amount will be due prior to arriving in Cleveland. Transportation: Students are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the workplace. International Students: You will need to apply for permission from immigration to work off campus (Optional Practical Training) to engage in a BAA internship. OPT applications can take up to three months for immigration to process, so advance planning is required. These applications must be submitted through the Office of International Students and Scholars. For full information on the OPT application process go to http://www.yale.edu/oiss/immigration/common/f1students/opt.html or contact monica.weeks@yale.edu.