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2027 Polymer R&D Summer Internship- Marengo, IL

Sherwin-Williams

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Compensation
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Location
Marengo, IL
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
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Job overview

This 12-week summer internship places the intern in a laboratory with Sherwin-Williams’ Global Supply Chain Center Polymer Technology R&D team. A dedicated mentor will support learning in polymer chemistry for industrial applications and acclimation to a professional work environment. The intern will contribute to a technical project with a team and present findings at the end of the internship, while participating in networking and professional-development events.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Polymer ChemistryTechnical Project ContributionPresenting Findings

Full job description

This position is a comprehensive 12-week learning experience in Global Supply Chain Center for Polymer Technology R&D team. In this role, you’ll be assigned to a laboratory and paired with a dedicated mentor who will help you build proficiency in polymer chemistry, specifically for industrial applications, while also helping you acclimate a professional work environment. You’ll take on a Technical Project where you’ll actively contribute to a project team and present your findings at the end of the internship. Alongside your technical work, you’ll participate in a variety of networking and learning events designed to support your professional development and help you build connections with other interns and co-ops across the organization.

About Performance Coatings Group at Sherwin-Williams:

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.

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 purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

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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 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.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 498 open Research Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
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  • US median$118–157K/yr76 salary ranges
  • US median$25–44/hr225 hourly ranges
Openings
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Education
235 of the 498 open Research Intern jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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