R&D- Chemist II

Sherwin-Williams; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams in Brecksville, OH is seeking a Protective & Marine R&D Chemist II to lead commercialization activities for the U.S. and Canada, delivering timely solutions to moderate-to-difficult problems and guiding projects from service requests to quality support.

You will collaborate with development teams to transfer technologies, maintain thorough lab documentation, and travel about 10% to conferences and customers while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Engineering.
• 3+ years in coatings industry.
• Experience with project management.
• Familiarity with application and troubleshooting of industrial coatings.
• Understanding of spectral measurement data.
• Data analysis and math skills.
• Experience with Design of Experiment.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes experiments, draws conclusions and makes recommendations.
• Maintains accurate and detailed documentation of lab work and provides written updates and presentations of technical material.
• Communicates with other departments/functions and leverages a wide network of resources.
• Works under limited supervision and can independently design experiments and write reports.
• Contributes solutions to moderately complex projects.
• Communicates ideas concisely in written technical reports.
• Complies with safety and security regulations; maintains a clean lab.
• Travels for conferences and product commercialization support.
• Trains or mentors newer chemists and technicians.
• Adheres to Global Business Management System quality standards.
• Follows company safety standards at all times.

Skills

Project management

Coatings expertise

Spectroscopy

Data analysis

Lab documentation

Written reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Engineering

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Job Description

This Protective & Marine R&D Chemist II will be responsible for completion of Commercialization activities for the United States and Canada. The R&D Chemist II is accountable for providing timely and accurate solutions to multiple company problems of moderate to difficult complexity. Primary responsibilities include leading projects in the areas of service requests, quality support for current product lines, continuous improvement initiatives, technology transfers, RM support, and other control chemist activities. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with development team to support development and commercialization of new technologies.

This Protective & Marine R&D Chemist II will be responsible for completion of Commercialization activities for the United States and Canada. The R&D Chemist II is accountable for providing timely and accurate solutions to multiple company problems of moderate to difficult complexity. Primary responsibilities include leading projects in the areas of service requests, quality support for current product lines, continuous improvement initiatives, technology transfers, RM support, and other control chemist activities. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with development team to support development and commercialization of new technologies. 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

• Designs and executes experiments, draws conclusions, and makes recommendations.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed documentation of lab work and providing written updates and presentation of technical materials.
• Communicates with other departments/functions and has a wide network of resources and knows who their resources are.
• Function under limited supervision and be able to independently design experiments and write reports with limited review.
• Accountable for contributing solutions to moderately complex projects.
• Communicate detailed ideas concisely through written communication by writing technical reports.
• Comply with and displays knowledge of all safety and security regulations and maintain a clean work area.
• Travel for technical conferences and product commercialization support. Provide outside customer service.
• Train or mentor new or lower level chemists and technicians.
• Adheres to quality standards in accordance with the Global Business Management System.
• Adhere to company safety standards at all times.

Qualifications

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 Chemistry/Engineering
• 3+ years of coatings specific industry experience
• Experience with project management
• Familiarity with application and troubleshooting of industrial coatings
• Understanding of spectral measurement data
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
• Math knowledge
• Analytical chemistry and the ability to extend it beyond the realm of coatings
• Experience with Design of Experiment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in a Science-related area
• Proficient in statistics and data analysis
• Experience in epoxy, urethane and alkyd technologies

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

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

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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.

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