R&D- Chemist I

Job Duties

The Coil division is looking for a Chemist I who is adaptable and organized. The candidate should have a good understanding of coating chemistry and possess strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills to assist in developing high-performance coil coatings. The position includes evaluating new polymers and raw materials. The chemist will also be responsible for managing and coordinating various laboratory operations, project management, and report creation.

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 position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental

leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.

15% Travel

Work closely with a mentor chemist developing, reformulating, maintaining, and enhancing products through planning, executing and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results

Display a basic working knowledge of the use of chemicals, raw materials, substrate preparation and use instruments commonly found in a lab environment

Responsible for inputting data, data analysis and technical documentation daily into lab books or a database.

Evaluate different polymers for coil application

Functioning under substantial supervision, but may lead individual or group projects

Utilizing advanced technologies to develop products that demonstrate improvements and difference that customer can perceive and will desire

Performing basic paint and paint making processes, meets manufactures specifications

Performing basic coating formulations, applications, and physical/performance testing methods

Providing timely and accurate data to help resolve field complaints, raw material issues, manufacturing problems, and support existing and new product development

Presenting data and finding for both internal and external communications

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Application and troubleshooting of digital printing and other coil coating systems

Visiting manufacturing sites and/or application sites for monitoring or troubleshooting

Assessment of weathering/corrosion test panels

Adhere to company safety standards at all times

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

• Must have a bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics ("STEM") field

• 1 year of formulating experience and/or performing laboratory work

*Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis.

*Math knowledge

*Chemistry knowledge

*Experience with Design of Experiment

Preferred Qualifications

• Design For Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt Certification

• Knowledge of statistics and use of Mini Tab

• Understanding of the functions of typical raw materials used in coatings formulas and possible problems caused by raw materials

Successful candidate will be required to sign an Employee Restrictive Covenant Agreement where permitted by law.

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

VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$73,425.04 - $92,090.95 / Annually

Postal Code

55415

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2626725

Job Benefits

Not specified