R&D- Chemist II

Sherwin-Williams • South Holland, IL

6d • $74,934 - $94,520

About The Position

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a motivated R&D Chemist II to join its GSC R&D Colorant team. The role works on colorant dispersions and product development, including testing experimental and production colorant samples, supporting product development, and collaborating with plant operations and Quality Control on colorant scale-up. The position requires effective oral and written communication and offers opportunities to lead projects and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple groups.

The role involves evaluating colorant technologies, making and testing batches, analyzing data, and developing and commercializing colorant formulations to meet performance requirements. It also leads projects involving raw-material supply assurance, cost savings, risk reduction, continuous improvement, problem resolution, process improvement, and method development. The chemist documents laboratory results and technical information, communicates findings and recommended next steps, and manages project timelines with moderate supervisor input. Travel requirements are 10%. The position is not eligible for current or future work-authorization sponsorship. A performance-based bonus may be available under the terms of applicable company plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math field.
• At least 3 years of paint and coatings or related project-management experience.
• Experience with scale-up procedures for manufacturability.
• Paint industry knowledge and awareness.
• Experience developing coatings products.
• Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to distinguish colors for accurately tinting paint to customer-requested colors.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employment-visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.
• 5 years of paint or coatings formulation experience or experience in a related field.
• At least 1 year of colorant formulation or color-matching experience.
• Project leadership or management experience.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis, with the ability to apply them to product design and development.
• Experience using Stage Gate processes and/or DFSS tools in projects.
• Basic knowledge of Minitab.
• Experience developing coatings products, preferably for industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate colorant technologies; make and test colorant batches; and analyze data.
• Develop and commercialize colorant formulations to meet performance requirements.
• Lead and facilitate project meetings and communicate findings, conclusions, and recommended next steps to stakeholders.
• Accurately document and communicate laboratory results and technical information.
• Lead and drive raw-material supply assurance, cost-savings, and risk-reduction projects.
• Identify continuous-improvement opportunities and drive their implementation.
• Initiate and lead projects to resolve problems, improve processes, develop methods, and investigate and implement plans.
• Create and adjust project timelines and manage time with moderate input from a supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company describes a range of benefits covering retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting; eligibility and details are provided through its candidate benefits information.
• A performance-based bonus may be available, subject to the terms of applicable company plans.
• The company describes opportunities to learn, develop skills, and grow professionally.
• The company describes an inclusive team and commitment to its communities.

What This Job Offers

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