Senior R&D Staff Chemist - E-Coating

Sherwin-Williams; Minerbio; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Health and well-being benefits

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams in Minerbio is seeking a skilled individual to lead technical projects and manage complex responsibilities. The role requires 5+ years of experience in coatings formulation and a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.

Your analytical skills and expertise in E-Coating will be vital as you contribute to product development. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of formulating experience in Coatings.
• Excellent knowledge of analytical chemistry.
• Experience in identifying contamination on field samples.
• Knowledge of investigating coating failures.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical based projects and manage complex responsibilities.
• Contribute to product development and enhancement through experiments.
• Solve complex technical problems related to products and processes.
• Adhere to safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

Formulation experience in Coatings

Analytical chemistry

E-Coating expertise

Italian/English language skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SEM/EDX instruments

Job description

Job Description

You will lead and make multiple decisions on technical based projects and manage senior level projects with large areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the assessment, development, reformulation, quality, maintenance, and enhancement of products through planning, executing, and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results. This includes processing and adherence to sound economic advantages. The products developed and/or enhanced will be consistent in performance and quality. Advanced technologies will be utilized to develop these products that demonstrate improvements and a difference that the consumer can perceive and will desire.
• Accountable for the solution of complex technical problems (product/process) and demonstrating significant knowledge and use of chemicals, raw materials, substrates, and instruments.
• Accountable for providing timely and accurate solutions to multiple company problems of moderate to difficult complexity and to develop methods of moderate complexity, when necessary.
• Adhere to company safety guidelines at all times.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other relevant Science.
• Required: 5+ Years formulating experience in Coatings.
• Knowledge and understanding of SEM/EDX instruments, including capabilities and limitations.
• Experience in identifying various types of contamination on field samples.
• Experience in recognizing coating failure symptoms using a microscope.
• Knowledge of how to investigate a complaint (coating failure) and understand the analyses needed to do this.
• Excellent knowledge of analytical chemistry, extending beyond the realm of coatings.
• E-Coating expertise required.
• Italian/English.

Benefits

• 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.

Eligibility to Work

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.