R&D Staff Chemist

Sherwin-Williams; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Staff Chemist to lead and support Light Industrial Maintenance product development, commercialize new coatings, and drive strategies across interior and exterior spaces. The role involves leading high-impact projects and collaborating with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Technical Service, and suppliers.

Based at the Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, OH, this on-site position requires strong hands-on formulation, data analysis, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field.
• Minimum of 7 years of lab experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of formulation or processing related field.
• Legal work authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead selection and evaluation of raw materials and formulation development.
• Develop and commercialize Light IM coating technologies.
• Investigate and resolve formulation, manufacturing, quality, and field issues via root cause analysis.
• Interact with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Technical Service, and suppliers.
• Lead project teams of chemists, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and cross-functional staff.
• Design and execute experiments using sound scientific principles and statistical tools.
• Document, interpret and present technical data and results.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and product performance.
• Support customer visits, plant trials, scale-up activities, and field evaluations.
• Mentor and develop chemists and technicians through coaching.

Skills

Lab experience

Formulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Tools

Design of Experiments

Minitab

Business Objects

DFSS

Six Sigma Certification

Job description

Job Description

The Light Industrial Maintenance (Light IM) team is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead and support product development initiatives. The Staff Chemist will develop and commercialize new products and execute strategies within interior and exterior spaces. This position will be tasked with leading high-level projects and working with various stakeholders to drive business results.

Responsibilities

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.

20% Travel

• Selection and evaluation of raw materials, formulation development, paint manufacturing, and performance testing to meet product specifications and customer requirements.
• Development, optimization, and commercialization of Light IM coating technologies
• Investigation and resolution of formulation, manufacturing, quality, and field performance issues through root cause analysis.
• Frequent interaction with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Technical Service, and suppliers.
• Leading project teams consisting of Chemists, Technicians, Manufacturing personnel, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Designing and executing experiments using sound scientific principles and statistical tools.
• Accurate documentation, interpretation, and presentation of technical data and project results.
• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities related to safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and product performance.
• Supporting customer visits, supplier interactions, plant trials, scale-up activities, and field evaluations.
• Mentoring and developing Chemists and Technicians through technical coaching and knowledge sharing
• Other Duties as Assigned

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
• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (‘STEM’) field
• Minimum of 7 years of lab experience
• Minimum of 3 years of formulation or processing related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
• Experience in solving complex problems and develops the solution of problems, formulation, development, process, maintenance, and equipment issues
• Experience in planning, execution, analysis, and documentation in a laboratory setting
• Design for Six Sigma certification
• Design of Experiments and Statistical Analysis
• Ability to be able to differentiate among colors
• Design of Experiments, Minitab, Business Objects, DFSS, 6-Sigma Certification

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

It’s all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

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/ .

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.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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