R&D- Associate Chemist

Sherwin-Williams • Garland, TX

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About The Position

The Associate Chemist position in the Coil division focuses on developing new technologies and platforms in high-performance coatings. This role involves collaboration with a mentor chemist to enhance product quality and performance through experimentation and data analysis, while ensuring compliance with safety and confidentiality standards.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math field.
• Ability to distinguish colors for accurate paint tinting.
• Basic computer knowledge for data input, communication, and analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Mathematical knowledge and chemistry knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Polymers and Coatings.
• 1 year of industrial coatings chemist lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, reformulate, maintain, and enhance products through planning, executing, and analyzing experiments.
• Display a basic working knowledge of chemicals, raw materials, substrate preparation, and laboratory instruments.
• Input data, perform data analysis, and maintain technical documentation in lab books or databases.
• Function under substantial supervision while potentially leading individual or group projects.
• Utilize advanced technologies to develop products that demonstrate improvements and consumer appeal.
• Serve as a technical resource for all spray-applied projects.
• Interact with internal and external customers on technical projects.
• Perform basic paint-making processes and coating formulations, ensuring they meet manufacturer specifications.
• Conduct spray applications and physical/performance testing methods.
• Provide timely and accurate data to resolve field complaints, raw material issues, and manufacturing problems.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree