Chemist, Senior Lab

This position is responsible for Product Development of moderately complex products, Design and experiment, and perform technical base investigation in developing products within the Performance Coatings Group- Automotive team. The individual will have opportunities to gain experience in broad Automotive coating technologies, demonstrate leadership, and create companywide impact on new product developments.

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.

Develop, formulate, and optimize automotive refinish Topcoats, and related coating products.

• Lead and execute new product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Improve existing formulations to enhance performance, quality, cost, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• Prepare laboratory samples and conduct formulation work, including raw material evaluation, mixing, milling, and spray applications.
• Perform coating application and testing activities, including performance evaluations and benchmarking studies.
• Analyze, organize, and interpret experimental data using statistical methods and Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure timely documentation of test results, observations, and conclusions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project updates for stakeholders and management.
• Collaborate effectively with R&D, Analytical, Applications, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, Regulatory, and Color teams to advance projects and resolve technical challenges.
• Provide technical support for product scale-up, manufacturing issues, quality improvement initiatives, and raw material qualification.
• Develop Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Product Data Sheets (PDS), and other technical documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, establish priorities, and recommend project continuation, redirection, or termination based on technical and business factors.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and project management skills while working independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, laboratory procedures, and environmental health and safety requirements.
• OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on laboratory experience in coatings, adhesives, or related chemical products.
• General knowledge of coating chemistry, performance testing, and application techniques.
• Experience with 2K polyurethane coating systems and associated application technologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis, and interpretation.
• Strong formulation experience and understanding of coating technologies.
• Experience developing automotive refinish products, particularly Topcoats, and related coating technologies.
• Working knowledge of reactive coating chemistries, including urethanes, epoxies, and other crosslinking systems.
• D. degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and communicate recommendations to senior management.

Travel Requirements: 10%

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

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

Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Connection ... with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

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