R&D- Sr. Chemist

The General Industrial Liquid Laboratory is seeking a Senior Chemist to lead the development, commercialization, and line maintenance efforts for new and existing products designed for the Heavy Equipment Market Segment. This individual will work closely with technical management, sales and marketing to identify the needs and timelines for product developments and will coordinate project activities with all the pertinent functions within SW.
 

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.
 

•    Be a subject matter expert on Heavy Equipment technologies and qualifications.
•    Serves as the primary contact for highly technical and complex questions and concerns from plants, research professionals, quality control, customers, and other internal and external parties regarding liquid coating technology platforms.
•    Effectively managing time and resources to ensure that projects work is delivered on long- and short-term goals.
•    Manages maintenance of business, new business opportunities, and personnel who analyze, test, and develop new or updated formulas; will perform tasks that require comprehensive understanding of chemistry, product lines, and materials
•    Effectively communicating projects and deliverables to team
•    Identifying and understanding customers issues, while providing and implementing best course of action.
•    Creating and supporting a cooperative work environment.
•    Written and verbal communication of team and project related information to key stakeholders and management.
•    Communicating/interfacing with other departments and divisions including Technical, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Analytical.
 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
•    Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
•    Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.  
•    Must be at least 18 years of age. 
•    5 years of experience in coating application and formulation
•    Must have previous project management experience
•    Must have a minimum of 2 years new product development experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    Knowledge or experience in General Industrial paint formulations and processing 
•    Knowledge of the Industrial Coatings market and regulations
•    Knowledge of pretreatment chemistry
•    Training in Design of Experiments and Design for Six Sigma
•    Proven successful project management and commercial success

Travel Requirements: 20% Domestic Travel

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.

 

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation de