R&D- Chemist I
Job Description
The Toner Development Chemist position is responsible for leading activities related to new product development within the Automotive Vehicle Refinish segment of the Performance Coatings Group. The incumbent will have opportunities to demonstrate leadership while providing support to internal customers such as management, manufacturing, marketing, and quality.
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 will be located at Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for providing timely and accurate solutions to multiple challenges of moderate to difficult complexity.
- Effectively communicates with managers, customers, and vendors, as well as utilizes an internal network of resources.
- Leads one highly technically challenging project or leads multiple simple projects.
- Perform material evaluations, problem solving and formulation work in support of new product development.
- Lead both short and long term, new product development and/or problem investigation projects
- Draw sound conclusions based on observations and data
- Provide effective verbal and written feedback to communicate results and project status
- Use of good laboratory practices, including notebook documentation
- Perform laboratory work while maintaining safety as a top priority
- Maintain and operate a variety of laboratory equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Function effectively in a team environment
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.
- 1 Year of paint and coatings 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.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Computer knowledge and data analysis
- Excellent math knowledge
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Chemistry, Polymers or Coatings
- Experience working with products and technologies including but not limited to Vehicle Refinish basecoats and single stage coatings.
- Experience formulating solvent and waterborne systems.
- Experience formulating robust dispersions.
- Understanding of color science and effect pigments utilized in Automotive styling.
Travel Requirements: Up to 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
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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 [click to reveal website link]. 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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
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