Coatings R&D Chemist — Innovation & Formulation

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Associate Chemist to support the General Industrial division. The role involves collaborating with a mentor chemist to develop, reformulate, and test coatings while maintaining precise lab records.

You will work with paint and coating chemistries, perform basic formulations, and analyze data to drive product improvements. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a supervised environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.
• Ability to tint paint to customer color specifications.
• Willingness to undergo background review and work with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Work with a mentor chemist to develop and improve products through experiments and analysis.
• Maintain lab notebooks or databases with daily data entries.
• Perform basic paint making and coating formulations and testing methods.
• Provide timely data to support field complaints and manufacturing issues.
• Contribute to new product development with proper documentation and traceability.

Skills

Data analysis

Lab work

Color tinting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in STEM

Polymers & Coatings (preferred)

Tools

Color matching software

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Associate Chemist to support the General Industrial division. The role involves collaborating with a mentor chemist to develop, reformulate, and test coatings while maintaining precise lab records.

You will work with paint and coating chemistries, perform basic formulations, and analyze data to drive product improvements. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a supervised environment.