Senior Chemist – Solvent Technology

We are seeking a Senior Chemist with strong expertise in solvent-based formulation to join our innovative R&D team (Pianoro) focused on wood coatings.

You will lead the development, reformulation, and optimization of high-performance coatings, ensuring consistent quality and measurable improvements. Using advanced technologies, you’ll deliver solutions that meet both technical and economic goals, with a clear impact on end-user experience.

• Drive product innovation through experimental design, analysis, and process optimization
• Solve complex technical challenges related to formulation and application
• Investigate coating failures and contamination using SEM/EDX and microscopy
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support product quality and customer satisfaction
•  Lead or contribute to projects with moderate complexity, ensuring timely and accurate results
• 5+ years of experience in coatings formulation
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry and raw materials
• Proficient in SEM/EDX and failure analysis techniques
• Skilled in complaint investigation and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Fluent in Italian and English

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

Eligibility to Work
You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.