R&D- Chemist

Sherwin-Williams; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking an R&D Chemist for the Light Industrial Maintenance Commercialization Team to support new product development and maintenance of coatings for architectural markets. This on-site role reports to the Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, OH.

The position emphasizes lab work, data analysis, and accurate documentation of results, with collaboration across Marketing, Manufacturing, and support groups. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field.
• Minimum of 1 year of chemical formulation experience.
• Experience in scale-up procedures for manufacturability.
• Experience developing products for architectural markets.
• Paint industry knowledge and awareness.

Responsibilities

• Participate and lead key parts of New Product Development and Maintenance of current products for multiple end use customers.
• Appropriate selection of raw materials, paint making and testing, data analysis and application of paint formulation/knowledge to product specifications and performance requirements as defined by the appropriate Marketing team.
• Accurate documentation and presentation of lab results and technical information.
• Frequent and direct interaction with Marketing, Manufacturing, and various support groups to ensure the successful commercialization and maintenance of products.
• Develop more in depth technical and business knowledge regarding paint products.
• Proactively manage and drive raw material substitute and consolidation projects.
• Plan, schedule, execute work, analyze results and make recommendations based on those results.
• Identify potential Continuous Improvement opportunities and drive necessary actions for implementation.
• Other responsibilities, such as mentoring will be determined based on the experience of the selected individual

Skills

Chemical formulation

Scale-up

Architectural coatings

Paint knowledge

Color differentiation

Education

STEM degree (bachelor)

Bachelor's in Chemistry

DFSS Green Belt Certification

Job description

Job Description

The R&D Chemist position for the Light Industrial Maintenance Commercialization Team supports new product development and existing business for Light Industrial Maintenance coating products. This position is accountable for contributing to projects to support the business.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to 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 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.

10% Travel

Responsibilities

• Participate and lead key parts of New Product Development and Maintenance of current products for multiple end use customers
• Appropriate selection of raw materials, paint making and testing, data analysis and application of paint formulation/knowledge to product specifications and performance requirements as defined by the appropriate Marketing team
• Accurate documentation and presentation of lab results and technical information
• Frequent and direct interaction with Marketing, Manufacturing, and various support groups to ensure the successful commercialization and maintenance of products
• Develop more in depth technical and business knowledge regarding paint products
• Proactively manage and drive raw material substitute and consolidation projects
• Plan, schedule, execute work, analyze results and make recommendations based on those results
• Identify potential Continuous Improvement opportunities and drive necessary actions for implementation
• Other responsibilities, such as mentoring will be determined based on the experience of the selected individual

Minimum Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics ("STEM") field
• Minimum of 1 year of chemical formulation experience
• Experience in scale-up procedures for manufacturability
• Experience developing products for architectural markets
• Paint industry knowledge and awareness

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors in Chemistry
• Minimum of 1 year of architectural paint or coatings formulation experience
• DFSS Green Belt Certified
• Ability to be able to differentiate among colors

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/.

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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