R&D- Chemist I

Sherwin-Williams • South Holland, IL

6d • $68,303 - $85,666

About The Position

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a highly motivated Chemist I to join the GSC R&D Colorant team. The role supports projects involving colorant dispersions, raw materials, and product development, including formulation, testing, and product application of colorant dispersions and/or paint products. The position requires effective oral communication and written reporting, accurate documentation, and the ability to present technical information to different audiences. The role involves contact with employees and access to confidential or proprietary information; the company states that criminal-history review is necessary to protect its business, operations, reputation, staff, and business relationships. Travel requirements are 10%. The position is not eligible for employment-visa sponsorship now or in the future. It is eligible for a performance-based bonus subject to the applicable company plans.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employment-visa sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• More than 1 year of experience in pigment dispersion and/or coating formulation, application, and testing.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis.
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to distinguish colors for accurately tinting paint to customer-requested colors.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.
• Three or more years of experience in pigment dispersion formulation/product development and/or raw material projects.
• Project leadership or management experience.
• Experience with pigment dispersions or coatings for both architectural and industrial applications.
• Working knowledge of quality management methods such as SPC, FMEA, DOE, and Six Sigma, and statistical software such as Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D laboratory projects to evaluate, develop, and validate colorant formulas.
• Make and test batches, including weighing, mixing, pouring, tinting, drawing down, and evaluating materials.
• Accurately document laboratory results and technical information.
• Prepare written documentation and verbally present information, adapting communications to different audiences.
• Participate in continuous-improvement projects that benefit the group and company.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of product lines and colorant systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus, subject to the applicable company plans.
• The posting refers candidates to the company benefits site for a description of benefits they may be eligible for, including offerings related to retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level