R&D- Chemist II - Formula Management

Role details

Job Description

The Chemist II position is responsible for leading activities related to new product development, continuous improvement of existing product lines and maintenance of business opportunities within the Coil coatings laboratory of the Performance Coatings Group. This role is expected to possess the ability to lead projects of varying levels of complexity with little to no supervision. The Chemist II role will be provided with ample opportunities to demonstrate development of technical expertise while providing support to internal and external customers.

Although they are not expected to be a technical expert in any specific technology, they will have opportunities to develop such expertise and demonstrate leadership to lesser experienced chemists within the lab.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to 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.

25% Travel

Responsibilities

• Function without supervision to setup new and modify existing product formulations for production
• Complete the vetting of product formulations within an agreed upon space looking for chemistry, color, or instruction errors.
• Follows established project closeout procedures and executes the closing of projects as requested.
• Complete and file forms, documents, or panels properly as required in established processes.
• Attend quality, safety, and technical meetings as required.
• Comply with all safety, quality and security regulations.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Communicate with co-workers, supervisors and other internal customers clearly and concisely.
• Manage work in accordance with timeline goals.
• Organize work to use time efficiently.
• Use established processes and procedures to obtain desired results or to solve problems.
• Possess basic ability to analyze data.
• Independently perform basic tasks as outlined by supervisors.
• Use computer tools to capture and record data.

Performs a variety of technical tasks that include but are not limited to the following:

• Capable of understanding and executing the vetting of product formulations by following established product formulation guidelines.

• Both manufacturing and formulation guidelines
• Capable of execution within all application types
• Capable of execution within all product platforms for coil and extrusion

• Capable of completing the setup of Prime and Local cards in the BIOS systems of vetted formulations.
• Capable of creating a product technical datasheet (TDS) for vetted formulations.
• Capable of completing the setup of QC parameters in ECC of vetted formulations.
• Capable of following established processes for:

• Formula setup
• QC setup
• Color standards
• Project closeout

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 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 Chemistry/ Engineering
• 3 years of coating lab experience
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Familiarity with scientific principles and processes
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
• Basic PC skills (Microsoft Office applications)

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Polymers and Coatings
• Master or PhD in Science
• 5 years of research laboratory experience
• Lab equipment knowledge
• Application Knowledge in coatings
• Production knowledge of coatings

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 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.

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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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