Coil Coatings R&D Chemist – On-Site Minneapolis

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous time away from work

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Minneapolis is seeking a Chemist II with a strong foundation in coating chemistry to drive coil coating formulation development and innovation. You will perform lab experiments, analyze results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance and sustainability goals.

Travel up to 10% and an emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. The role reports to the Minneapolis R&D Lab and offers health benefits, generous time off, and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of coatings formulation experience required.
• Experience with project management and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with application and troubleshooting of industrial coatings.
• Understanding of spectral measurement data and basic math.
• Experience with Design of Experiment (DoE)

Responsibilities

• Design, formulate, and evaluate high-performance coil coating systems for targeted markets.
• Develop and optimize coating formulations to meet performance, cost, sustainability, and manufacturing goals.
• Evaluate new polymers, resins, pigments, additives and other materials.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments; generate data and recommendations.
• Lead or contribute to innovation projects from concept to commercialization.
• Create technical reports and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate lab records and ensure safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Coatings formulation

Project management

Design of Experiment

Analytical chemistry

Spectral data analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Master's degree or PhD in coating-related field

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Minneapolis is seeking a Chemist II with a strong foundation in coating chemistry to drive coil coating formulation development and innovation. You will perform lab experiments, analyze results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance and sustainability goals.

Travel up to 10% and an emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. The role reports to the Minneapolis R&D Lab and offers health benefits, generous time off, and bonus eligibility.