R&D- Scientist

Role details

Job Description

The R&D Scientist leads in the assessment, development, reformulation, quality, maintenance, and enhancement of products through planning, executing, and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results. This includes adherence to sound performance, quality, and economic goals/requirements. Advanced technologies will be utilized to develop differentiated products that exceed consumer expectations. The individual is accountable for the solution of complex technical problems (product/process) using knowledge of raw materials, formulations, substrates, instruments, coatings application equipment and customer processes.

This role is responsible for timely and accurate completion of multiple projects of moderate to high level complexity while also serving as a mentor to less experienced formulators. This position requires expert level knowledge and experience in related coatings technologies/markets.

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.

30% Travel

Responsibilities

• Adherence to safety policies and laboratory procedures.
• Leadership of the assessment, development, reformulation, quality, maintenance, and enhancement of products through planning, executing and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results.
• Demonstrate innovation and initiative in developing new project proposals and R&D programs of key strategic significance.
• Develop new products and methods, improve existing products, and anticipate/prevent/solve complex technical problems.
• Identify, recommend and lead strategic projects and assess technology solutions.
• Collaborate with innovation team to develop and implement new technology platforms.
• Develop solutions for complex technical problems (product/process) and demonstrate expert knowledge in the use of raw materials, substrates, application equipment and instrumentation.
• Expertise in at least one solvent borne coatings technology, conversion varnish formulation expertise preferred.
• Preserving technical resource base by issuing periodic reports on development projects and reformulations. Substantiate formula changes with documentation.
• Interface with sales, marketing, quality and manufacturing teams to help provide an orderly flow of products, support and information to Sherwin-Williams customers.
• Develop new/innovative coating products that will allow Sherwin-Williams to provide differentiated solutions to our customers.
• Understand Industrial Wood Division customer market segments and coatings performance requirements.
• Provide mentoring to lower level technical professionals.
• Lead multiple technically complex projects simultaneously without supervision.
• Understand the use of the Stage Gate Process in product development.
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment, including calibration with appropriate documentation.
• Independently lead projects/groups without direct supervision from manager.
• Responsible for following all ISO procedures and safety policies/practices.
• Provide technical assistance as required and maintain awareness of current developments.
• Show good business awareness and a broad perspective on problems and issues to develop products/processes that are novel and of commercial importance, and to leverage internal technology in support of maintaining and reducing cost.

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
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (“STEM”) field
• 8+ years of coatings formulation experience
• Experience with solvent borne coatings formulation
• Application and troubleshooting of OEM coatings
• Strong understanding of solvent based product end use and customer processes
• Familiarity with ASTM, KCMA, BIFMA, WDMA, and AAMA performance parameters and testing methods
• Familiarity with common finishing equipment in Industrial Wood markets, including kitchen cabinet and furniture segments

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Coatings Technology or related field
• 10+ years of coatings formulation experience
• Experience formulating conversion varnish products for the kitchen cabinet market segment
• Experience in direct customer interactions, including presentations, finishing line trials, quality investigations, etc.
• Mentorship experience
• Proficiency in using DFSS tools in product development
• DFSS Green Belt Certification

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.

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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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.