R&D- Chemist II

The Sherwin-Williams Company; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a motivated individual to join the GSC R&D Colorant team focused on colorant dispersions and product development. You will test samples, assist in development, and collaborate with plant operations and QC on scale-up.

Strong communication and leadership will be essential in coordinating with multiple stakeholders. You will engage in project leadership, documentation of results, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining confidentiality and data

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Bachelor's degree in Science/Technology/Engineering/Math.
• Minimum of 3 years of paint and coatings or related project management experience.
• Ability to tint colors to match customer specifications.
• Experience in scale-up procedures for manufacturability.
• Paint industry knowledge and awareness.
• Experience developing coatings products—preferably industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate colorant technologies, colorant batch-making and testing, and data analysis.
• Support product development and commercialization of colorant formulations.
• Lead and facilitate project meetings, communicate findings, and recommend next steps to stakeholders.
• Document lab results and technical information accurately.
• Lead projects to drive raw material supply, cost-savings, and risk reduction.
• Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities and drive implementation.
• Initiate and lead projects to resolve problems and improve processes.
• Create and adjust project timelines with guidance from supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Minitab

Stage Gate process

DFSS tools

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join GSC R&D Colorant team working on a variety of projects related to colorant dispersions, and product development. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, testing experimental and production samples of colorant, assisting in product development, as well as working with plant operations and QC with regards to colorant scale-up. This position requires the candidate to communicate effectively both orally and in written reports. This position provides the opportunity to lead projects and collaborate with stakeholders from multiple groups.

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.

• Evaluation of colorant technologies, colorant batch-making and testing, and data analysis.
• Product development and commercialization of colorant formulations to meet performance requirements.
• Lead and facilitate project meetings, communicate key findings, conclusions, and recommend next steps to stakeholders.
• Accurate documentation and communication of lab results and technical information.
• Lead and drive raw material supply assurance, cost-savings, and risk reduction projects.
• Identify potential Continuous Improvement opportunities and drive implementation.
• Initiate and lead projects to resolve problems, improve processes, develop methods, investigate and implement plans.
• Able to create project timelines and modify as needed, manages time with moderate input from supervisor.
• Other Duties as Assigned

MINIMUM 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.
• Minimum of 3 years of paint and coatings or related project management experience
• 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 in scale-up procedures for manufacturability
• Paint industry knowledge and awareness
• Experience developing coatings products - preferably industrial applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
• 5 years of paint or coatings formulation or related field
• Minimum of 1 year colorant formulation or color matching experience
• Project leadership/management experience
• Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis with the ability to apply to product design and development
• Experience in using Stage Gate process(es) and/or DFSS tools in projects
• Basic Knowledge of Minitab

Travel Requirements: 10%

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

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