R&D- Chemist II (Powder)

Sherwin-Williams; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a senior chemist to lead coatings R&D in Minneapolis. You will develop, test, and scale new coating formulations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate science into market-ready products.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in chemistry or related STEM, with 5+ years in coatings/adhesive R&D, extrusion knowledge, and strong data analysis skills. Advanced degrees and 7+ years of experience are a plus. This on-site role requires travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science degree required in science, engineering, chemistry, or a related STEM field.
• Minimum of 5 years in coatings, polymer, thermoplastic, thermoset, or adhesive R&D.
• Minimum 5 years industry experience in coating applications or formulations (liquid, powder, electrodeposition).
• Understands extrusion and dispersion; full-scale manufacturing experience of coatings/polymers/adhesives.
• Preferred: Advanced degree and 7+ years in related R&D; data visualization and experimental design experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Industrial Sales, Technical and Marketing to win and maintain customers.
• Communicates with managers, customers, vendors, and stakeholders; delivers presentations.
• Analyzes data to identify trends and inform project progression.
• Leads technically complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Develops coatings via hands-on formulation, processing, testing, and scale-up.
• Adheres to safety policies and lab documentation.

Skills

Coatings

Polymer science

Chemistry

Data analysis

Extrusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related STEM

Advanced degree in Chemistry/Polymer Science

Tools

Data visualization software

Robotic spray systems

Statistical software

Job description

Job Description

Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. The company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams®, Valspar®, HGTV HOME® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy®, Krylon®, Minwax ®, Thompson’s® Water Seal®, Cabot® and many more. Sherwin-Williams® branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 4,100 company-operated stores and facilities, while the company’s other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers, and industrial distributors. The company supplies a broad range of highly-engineered industrial and OEM coatings for wood and general industrial, coil, packaging, protective and marine, and transportation applications worldwide. Our 60,000 employees are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to find a career that takes you places.

Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. The company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams®, Valspar®, HGTV HOME® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy®, Krylon®, Minwax ®, Thompson’s® Water Seal®, Cabot® and many more. Sherwin-Williams® branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 4,100 company-operated stores and facilities, while the company’s other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers, and industrial distributors. The company supplies a broad range of highly-engineered industrial and OEM coatings for wood and general industrial, coil, packaging, protective and marine, and transportation applications worldwide. Our 60,000 employees are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to find a career that takes you places.

Responsibilities

• -Works collaboratively with General Industrial Sales, Technical and Marketing teams to support and secure new business as well as maintaining current customer base.
• -Communicates effectively and promptly with managers, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders. This includes delivering formal and informal presentations as needed.
• -Analyzes data to identify trends, resolve customer issues, and assess information for project advancement.
• -Leads technically complex projects or multiple simpler projects with minimal supervisor input.
• -Establishing timelines and identifying resource needs to support project work.
• -Applies specialized knowledge/skills with polymers, adhesion, raw materials, instrumentation, extrusion, additives, and substrates to develop superior performance coatings and perform root cause analysis when problems arise.
• -May directly work with and mentor lower-level chemists or technicians to support team project goals.
• -Hands-on development: formulating, processing, applying, curing, and testing of new coating products.
• -Scale-up and manufacturing of new products.
• -Implements continuous improvement efforts
• -Uses SDS and raw materials management system .
• -Adheres to safety policies and laboratory documentation.
• -Written and verbal communication of all results. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, good organizational and planning abilities, and a high level of initiative.

Qualifications

• REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s of Science degree required in science, engineering, chemistry, or a related STEM field

• Minimum of 5 years in coatings, polymer, thermoplastic, thermoset, or adhesive research and development
• Minimum 5 years industry experience in the application of liquid, powder or electrodeposition coatings; or the formulation and development of liquid, powder or electrodeposition industrial coatings, adhesives, sealants, or thermoplastic materials.
• Understands extrusion and dispersion
• Full-scale manufacturing experience of coatings, polymers, thermoplastics, thermosets, and/or adhesives
• Understands instrumentation and test methods needed to quantify behavior of coatings/ polymers.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science
• 7+ years in coating, polymer, or adhesive research and development
• Experience in data visualization software to analyze large datasets.
• Experience at designing, executing and analyzing experimental studies to characterize formulation impact on product performance
• Understands synthesis of polyester and epoxy resins
• Exhibit an in depth understanding of coating formulation and how it relates to coating requirements
• Liquid and powder spray systems utilizing robotic equipment a plus.
• Proficient in statistics and data analysis
• Creative problem solving

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis.
• Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• May work indoors and outdoors as needed. Exposure to heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 0 degrees.
• Must be able to operate a computer and communicate via the telephone.
• May work in areas where toxic, flammable, and hazardous materials are present.
• May be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt.
• Work surfaces may include concrete.
• Employee must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors and be able to wear a respirator as required.
• May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required.
• Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required.