R&D- Sr. Chemist

The Senior Chemist position in our Automotive division is responsible for supporting new product development by completing a variety of exciting activities related to toner development supporting the vehicle refinish segment.

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.

This role is not hybrid and will be located at Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.

Responsibilities
• Independently lead development projects of moderate to high complexity within the Automotive Toner Team.
• Complete product development project(s) within the defined project timelines.
• Lead the development of new products through experimental design, formulation optimization, scale-up, and commercialization activities.
• Develop and optimize pigment dispersion technologies to achieve targeted color, stability, rheology, and application performance requirements.
• Provide support to manufacturing and internal customers as requested.
• Prepare and test paint samples, analyze data and provide conclusions for path forward.
• Communicates with management, marketing, manufacturing, procurement, vendors and various business partners to ensure the successful commercialization of products; utilizes internal networks when possible
• Support and follow PCG Stage-Gate and Quality Systems.
• Work effectively in a multi-functional team environment.
• Provide training and guidance to 0 - 2 technicians and/or lower level chemists. Develop the technical skills of team members through on-the-job training.
• Achieve results through use of established laboratory and professional procedures.
• Maintain a safe work area through observance of all laboratory safety procedures and practices.

Qualifications

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.
• 5 years of coatings formulation experience.
• Waterborne coatings formulation experience.
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to colors desired by customers.
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Masters Degree of higher in science related area
• 7 years of coatings formulation experience
• 3 years of Automotive experience
• Prior experience processing pigment dispersions
• Prior knowledge of Automotive polymers
• Demonstrating experience utilizing DFSS tools
• Experience operating paint processing equipment (mills)
• Project Leadership experience
• Experience with pigment dispersions.
• Expertise with structure-property relationship as it pertains to automotive refinish.

Travel Requirements: 10%

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

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

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 . Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

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.

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