R&D- Staff Chemist

Sherwin-Williams • Brecksville, OH

6h • $90,186 - $115,070 • Onsite

About The Position

The Commercialization New Product Development Architectural Paint team seeks a highly motivated Staff Chemist to lead and support product development initiatives. The role develops and commercializes new products and executes strategies for interior and exterior paint products. It involves leading high-level projects, working with stakeholders to drive business results, formulating, making, and testing paint prototypes, and leading the design and execution of experiments. The Staff Chemist uses networks inside and outside Commercialization and ensures projects are completed on time in accordance with the Stage Gate process. The role provides regular updates to upper-level management and Marketing teams and may eventually mentor and train team members in formulation knowledge and Commercialization processes.

The position works directly on the NPD team, with the possibility of flexing to other projects as business needs arise. It is responsible for developing aligned base structures and ensuring adequate performance and colorant compatibility. The role is not hybrid and is located at the Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio. Travel requirements are 10%. The position includes contact with employees and access to confidential or proprietary information; a criminal history review is required. It is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship. Performance-based bonus eligibility is subject to the terms of applicable Company plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math field.
• At least 18 years of age.
• 7 years of laboratory experience.
• 7 years of coatings formulation or processing-related experience.
• Experience resolving complex problems and developing solutions involving formulation, development, process, maintenance, and equipment issues.
• Experience independently planning, executing, analyzing, documenting, and applying work while consistently providing quality work.
• Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of statistics and data.
• DFSS certification.
• Six Sigma certification.
• Design of Experiments experience or knowledge.
• Experience with Minitab, Business Objects, and DFSS.

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate raw materials; make and test paint; analyze data; and apply paint formulation knowledge to meet product specifications and performance requirements defined by Marketing.
• Interact frequently and directly with Marketing, Product Technology, Manufacturing, and support groups to support successful product commercialization.
• Lead high-visibility product commercialization projects.
• Lead project teams that include multiple technical employees, including Chemists and Technicians.
• Maintain accurate documentation and present laboratory results and technical information.
• Develop in-depth technical and business knowledge of paint products.
• Independently plan, schedule, and execute work; analyze results; and make recommendations based on those results.
• Identify potential Continuous Improvement opportunities and lead actions to implement them.
• Develop aligned base structures and ensure adequate performance and colorant compatibility.
• Provide regular updates to upper-level management and Marketing teams.
• Mentor and train other team members on formulation knowledge and Commercialization processes as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus eligibility, subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
• The company describes a range of benefits related to retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting; specific offerings depend on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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