R&D- Associate Chemist - Color Science

The Associate Chemist position in our Coil Coatings division that is responsible for a variety of exciting activities related to developing new technologies and new platforms in our high performance coatings.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access 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.

• 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.
• Function under substantial supervision, but may lead individual or group projects. Responsible for training other employees in formulating guidelines and best practices.
• Utilize advanced technologies to develop products that demonstrate improvements and difference that consumer can perceive and will desire.
• Perform basic paint making processes, meets manufactures specifications
• Perform basic coating formulations, applications and physical/performance testing methods
• Review lab technician color matches and approve final composition.
• Provide customers accurate product information based on incoming request.
• Support laboratory project prioritization and have provide intermediate level response to customer.
• Provide timely and accurate data to help resolve field complaints, raw material issues, manufacturing problems, and support existing and new product development
• Adhere to company safety standards at all times
• Additional duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
• Experience working with MS Office

• 1 year industrial coatings Chemist lab experience
• 1-2 years of professional coatings formulation experience or a combination of academic lab and or Internships /Co-op experience
• Strong color matching skills in solid shade and effect coatings

Travel Requirements: 15%

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.

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

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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  .

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