R&D- Associate Chemist

Sherwin-Williams; Garland (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking an Associate Chemist for our Coil Coatings division to develop new technologies and platforms for high performance coatings. You will collaborate with a mentor chemist on experiments, formulations, and data documentation while upholding safety and confidentiality standards.

Travel up to 10%, a STEM degree is required, and strong color-matching and MS Office skills are valued. This role offers a bonus program based on performance and growth opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to determine color differences to tint paint accurately.
• Experience working with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a mentor chemist developing, reformulating, maintaining and enhancing products through planning, executing and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results.
• Display a basic working knowledge of chemicals, raw materials, substrate preparation and instruments in a lab environment.
• Input data, data analysis and technical documentation daily into lab books or a database.
• Work under supervision, with potential to lead projects and train others in guidelines and best practices.
• Use advanced technologies to develop products with noticeable consumer benefits.
• Perform basic paint making processes and coating formulations, tests and applications.
• Provide timely data to help resolve field complaints, material issues, and production problems.
• Maintain excellent organizational and communication skills and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Color vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Associate Chemist position in our Coil Coatings division that is responsible for a variety of exciting activities related to developing new technologies and new platforms in our high performance coatings.

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.

• Work closely with a mentor chemist developing, reformulating, maintaining and enhancing products through planning, executing and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results.
• Display a basic working knowledge of the use of chemicals, raw materials, substrate preparation and use instruments commonly found in a lab environment
• Responsible for inputting data, data analysis and technical documentation daily into lab books or a database.
• Function under substantial supervision, but may lead individual or group projects. Responsible for training other employees in formulating guidelines and best practices.
• Utilize advanced technologies to develop products that demonstrate improvements and difference that consumer can perceive and will desire.
• Perform basic paint making processes, meets manufactures specifications
• Perform basic coating formulations, applications and physical/performance testing methods
• Provide timely and accurate data to help resolve field complaints, raw material issues, manufacturing problems, and support existing and new product development
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Adhere to company safety standards at all times
• Additional duties as assigned

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 at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Experience working with MS Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year industrial coatings Chemist lab experience
• 1-2 years of professional coatings formulation experience or a combination of academic lab and or Internships /Co-op experience
• Strong color matching skills in solid shade and effect coatings

Travel Requirements: 10%

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.

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/.

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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