R&D Colorant Scientist — Lead Coatings Projects

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

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