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R&D- Chemist II - Formula Management

Sherwin-Williams

Minneapolis, MNFull-time$75–95K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$75–95K/yr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Chemist II leads new product development, continuous improvement of existing product lines, and maintenance of business opportunities in the Coil coatings laboratory. The role independently handles formulation setup and vetting, supports internal and external customers, and may lead projects of varying complexity. It also provides opportunities to develop technical expertise and demonstrate leadership to less experienced chemists.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Product FormulationBasic MathScientific PrinciplesData AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeLab EquipmentCoatings ApplicationCoatings Production

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Bachelor's in Chemistry or Engineering3+ Years Coating Lab ExperienceDegree in Polymers and CoatingsMaster's or PhD in Science5+ Years Research Laboratory ExperienceLegally Authorized to Work Without Sponsorship

Full job description

Job Duties

The Chemist II position is responsible for leading activities related to new product development, continuous improvement of existing product lines and maintenance of business opportunities within the Coil coatings laboratory of the Performance Coatings Group. This role is expected to possess the ability to lead projects of varying levels of complexity with little to no supervision. The Chemist II role will be provided with ample opportunities to demonstrate development of technical expertise while providing support to internal and external customers. Although they are not expected to be a technical expert in any specific technology, they will have opportunities to develop such expertise and demonstrate leadership to lesser experienced chemists within the lab.

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.

25% Travel

Function without supervision to setup new and modify existing product formulations for production

Complete the vetting of product formulations within an agreed upon space looking for chemistry, color, or instruction errors.

Follows established project closeout procedures and executes the closing of projects as requested.

Complete and file forms, documents, or panels properly as required in established processes.

Attend quality, safety, and technical meetings as required.

Comply with all safety, quality and security regulations.

Maintain a clean work area.

Communicate with co-workers, supervisors and other internal customers clearly and concisely.

Manage work in accordance with timeline goals.

Organize work to use time efficiently.

Use established processes and procedures to obtain desired results or to solve problems.

Possess basic ability to analyze data.

Independently perform basic tasks as outlined by supervisors.

Use computer tools to capture and record data.

Performs a variety of technical tasks that include but are not limited to the following:

Capable of understanding and executing the vetting of product formulations by following established product formulation guidelines.

Both manufacturing and formulation guidelines

Capable of execution within all application types

Capable of execution within all product platforms for coil and extrusion

Capable of completing the setup of Prime and Local cards in the BIOS systems of vetted formulations.

Capable of creating a product technical datasheet (TDS) for vetted formulations.

Capable of completing the setup of QC parameters in ECC of vetted formulations.

Capable of following established processes for:

Formula setup

QC setup

Color standards

Project closeout

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 Chemistry/ Engineering

  • 3 years of coating lab experience

  • Knowledge of basic math skills

  • Familiarity with scientific principles and processes

  • Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis

  • Basic PC skills (Microsoft Office applications)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Polymers and Coatings

  • Master or PhD in Science

  • 5 years of research laboratory experience

  • Lab equipment knowledge

  • Application Knowledge in coatings

  • Production knowledge of coatings

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

3 - 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

$74,934.34 - $94,520.39 / Annually

Postal Code

55415

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2626850

Job Benefits

Not specified

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