R&D Leadership Development Program - Jan 2027 (Minneapolis)

Sherwin-Williams Co.

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

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Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking motivated individuals who have a drive for research & development to join our R&D Leadership Development Program.

This training program is designed to develop key skills and experience that will lead to a role in the Chemist track within our Performance Coatings Group, supporting one of our technical divisions which include Automotive, Coil, Industrial Wood, General Industrial, Packaging or Protective and Marine.

Qualifications

Must have Bachelor’s degree in science or technical related field by start of program.
Must have a minimum GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Must have previous experience working on projects in a lab environment.
Must be open to relocation based on business need for this position, and again for post program position and promotional opportunities.
Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future.
Must have at least one year of experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook).
Must be able to retrieve materials from shelves, floor stacks, and lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally

Responsibilities

Knowledge of paint and coatings chemistry and formulation.
Experience testing methods and quality control using statistics software.
Understanding of commercialization, product, industry and segment.
Expertise in project management and reporting results and findings.
Opportunity to build relationships with supply chain and gain knowledge of plant operations.
Opportunity to build cross-functional partnerships with Sales, Marketing, Operations, & Technical Services to execute innovation strategy.
Opportunity to work alongside senior chemists