R&D- Associate Chemist

Sherwin-Williams; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Sherwin‑Williams is seeking an Associate Chemist in the Automotive division to support toner development for the vehicle refinish segment. The role, based at the Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, OH, involves new product development and supporting existing lines, with regular collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities include planning and executing experiments, analyzing results, and applying paint samples to meet customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.
• Ability to tint paint colors accurately to match customer requirements.
• Computer proficiency for data entry, analysis and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Understands structure-property relationships and communicates to peers and customers.
• With moderate supervision, develops, formulates and enhances products.
• Plans, designs, and executes experiments, analyzes results, and makes recommendations.
• Performs paint-formulation calculations, creates samples, applies and tests to specs.
• Input data, analyze data, and document results daily.
• Exhibits strong organizational and communication skills.
• Participates in project update meetings.
• Adheres to safety regulations and keeps a clean work area.
• Travels for manufacturing support and customer visits.
• Trains or mentors new or lower-level technologists/technicians.

Skills

Color matching

Computer literacy

Mathematics

Chemistry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering/Math

Tools

DFSS methodology

Job description

Job Description

The Associate Chemist position in our Automotive division is responsible for a variety of exciting activities related to toner development supporting the vehicle refinish segment. The ideal candidate will support new product development and support existing product lines in this role. Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships. This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 1 Innovation Parkway, Brecksville, OH 44141.

Responsibilities

• Understands structure-property relationships and communicates this to peers and customers.
• With moderate supervision, develops, formulates and enhances products.
• Plans, designs, and executes experiments. Provides clear and accurate analysis of results, draws conclusions and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Performs basic paint-formulation calculations, makes paint samples, applies paint samples and understands and can accurately perform tests to customer/industry specifications.
• Responsible for inputting data, data analysis and technical documentation into lab book or database on a daily basis.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Participates in project update meetings.
• Complies with and displays knowledge of all safety and security regulations and maintains a clean work area.
• Adheres to company safety standards at all times.
• Travels for manufacturing support and customer visits.
• Trains or mentors new or lower-level technologists/technicians.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to the colors desired by customers.
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
• Math knowledge
• Chemistry knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Polymers and Coatings
• 1-2 years formulation experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience working with products and technologies including, but not limited to, solvent-based and waterborne technologies, monocoat and basecoat/clear coat, solid shades and metallic products over plastic substrates.
• Knowledge of and experience with DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) methodology and tool usage.

Travel Requirements: 5%

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.

Successful candidate will be required to sign an Employee Restrictive Covenant Agreement where permitted by law.

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

About Us

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

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible 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.

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