R&D Chemist Senior

Job Description

This position leads and makes multiple decisions on technical based projects. This position requires development toward “expert” status in at least one broad area or a related specialized area.

POSITION CHALLENGES:

• Accountable for the solution of complex technical problems (product/process) and demonstrating significant knowledge and use of chemicals, raw materials, substrates, and instruments.
• Accountable for providing timely and accurate solutions to multiple company problems of moderate to difficult complexity.
• Develop methods of moderate complexity, when necessary, as an individual contributor or team member or team leader.
• Require development toward “expert” status in at least one broad area or a related specialized area.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the assessment, development, reformulation, quality, maintenance, and enhancement of products through planning, executing, and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results. This includes processing and adherence to sound economic advantages. The products developed and/or enhanced will be consistent in performance and quality. Advanced technologies will be utilized to develop these products that demonstrate improvements and a difference that the consumer can perceive and will desire.
• Accountable for the solution of complex technical problems (product/process) and demonstrating significant knowledge and use of chemicals, raw materials, substrates, and instruments.
• Accountable for providing timely and accurate solutions to multiple company problems of moderate to difficult complexity and to develop methods of moderate complexity, when necessary.
• Adhere to company safety guidelines at all times
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other relevant Science.
• 5+ Years formulating experience in Coatings.
• Broad awareness of division business knowledge and all Sherwin-Williams products.
• Experience in identifying various types of contamination on field samples.
• Knowledge of how to investigate a complaint (coating failure) and understand the analyses needed to do this.
• Excellent knowledge of analytical chemistry, extending beyond the realm of coatings.
  
  

About Us

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive!

Eligibility to Work

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.