Senior Scientist - Coatings & NPD Leader

Sherwin-Williams; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead advanced coating developments within Industrial Wood, translating customer needs into differentiated technologies and products from concept to commercialization.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and IP generation, with partnerships across Manufacturing, Regulatory, Marketing, and Sales to ensure robust, scalable launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field is required.
• 10+ years of experience in coatings formulation, materials science, or related disciplines.
• Proven ability to lead complex product development from concept to commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead highly complex new product development aligned with customer needs and growth.
• Serve as a recognized expert in coating chemistry and performance evaluation.
• Translate market requirements into technical strategies and plans.
• Mentor chemists and scientists in formulation science and innovation.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Coatings formulation

Formulation chemistry

Experimental design

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

DOE

Statistical analysis

Scale-up processes

Job description

Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead advanced coating developments within Industrial Wood, translating customer needs into differentiated technologies and products from concept to commercialization.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and IP generation, with partnerships across Manufacturing, Regulatory, Marketing, and Sales to ensure robust, scalable launches.