R&D-Chemist II

The Chemist position is responsible for leading activities related to new product development and the improvement of existing product lines within the Industrial Wood Group of the Performance Coatings Group. The incumbent will have opportunities to demonstrate leadership while providing support to internal customers such as management, manufacturing, marketing, quality, commercialization and will also support external customers.

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.

• Manage projects by leading product development and reformulation initiatives through to Commercialization, utilizing experience and knowledge while following established Stage Gate Processes
• Generate timelines and achieve milestones set forth
• Formulate through DOE – including making paint and working with various applications to optimize technology performance
• Clear, concise communication on project updates with Sales, Tech Service, upper management and sometimes Customers, displaying data-driven decision-making skills
• Provide Quality and Operations support for scale-up of new products including wet sample testing and occasional spraying
• Collaborate with Quality teams to identify Root Cause on Customer field complaints both product and process related
• Demonstrate significant knowledge in use of chemicals, raw materials, substrates, and instruments
• Test products to industry specifications and write professional reports to the field
• Complete individual work on simple projects with no direction and complex projects with guidance
• Adhere to company safety guidelines at all times and mentor less experienced chemists in the laboratory 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
•    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 a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.  
•    3 years of paint and coatings industry experience 
•    Computer use and data analysis 
•    Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    5-7 years of Wood coatings experience 
•    Formulation knowledge of UV/LED/EB Cured coatings 
•    Experience following Stage Gate Processes and Six Sigma/DMAIC problem solving practices 
•    Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) 
•    Design of Experiment 
•    Utilization of Stage Gate Processes

Travel Requirements: 20% Domestic and International

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 http://www.myswbenefits.com/. 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.

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