Coil Coatings R&D Chemist - Innovation & Formulation

Sherwin-Williams Co.; Minneapolis (MN); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sherwin-Williams in Minneapolis seeks a Chemist II to advance coil coating technologies through robust formulation development, lab experimentation, and cross-functional collaboration. You will independently design and execute studies, evaluate new materials, and communicate findings to internal teams and customers, contributing to MOB and innovation initiatives.

This role emphasizes strong scientific rigor, organizational skills, and proactive project management, with benefits including health

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• 3+ years of coatings formulation experience.
• Experience with project management.
• Understanding of spectral measurement data.
• Experience with Design of Experiment.
• Ability to work independently and communicate results.

Responsabilités

• Design, formulate, and evaluate high-performance coil coating systems for targeted market applications.
• Develop and optimize coating formulations to achieve desired performance, cost, sustainability, and manufacturing objectives.
• Evaluate new polymers, resins, pigments, additives, and other raw materials to support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments, generate technical data, interpret results, and make scientifically sound recommendations.
• Function under limited supervision and be able to independently design experiments and write reports with limited review.
• Perform coating characterization, performance testing, and failure analysis using appropriate analytical and physical testing methods.
• Lead or contribute to innovation projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring milestones, timelines, and objectives are achieved.
• Create technical reports, presentations, and documentation to effectively communicate project progress and results.
• Communicates with other departments/functions and has a wide network of resources and knows who their resources are.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in laboratory operations, testing methodologies, and development processes.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, competitive products, and regulatory developments affecting coil coatings.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with safety, security, environmental, and quality standards.

Connaissances

Coatings formulation

Project management

Industrial coatings

Spectral data

Data analysis

Design of experiments

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Description du poste

Sherwin-Williams in Minneapolis seeks a Chemist II to advance coil coating technologies through robust formulation development, lab experimentation, and cross-functional collaboration. You will independently design and execute studies, evaluate new materials, and communicate findings to internal teams and customers, contributing to MOB and innovation initiatives.

This role emphasizes strong scientific rigor, organizational skills, and proactive project management, with benefits including health