R&D- Associate Chemist

Chemists provide technical expertise to the development of new and improved products and technology at the Greensboro, NC Industrial Wood Lab.  The chemist is responsible for a variety of technical research, development, and tests on products and samples. Responsibilities may include analyzing basic formulas, performing calculations, and preparing and testing a range of technologies and methods.

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.
 

•    Designs and executes experiments, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
•    Comply with test methods according to set standards.
•    Document all formulation processes.
•    Complete proper forms and documents when necessary.
•    Attend quality, safety, technical meetings and seminars as necessary. 
•    Comply with all safety and security regulations, and maintain a clean work area.
•    Communicate with internal as well as external customers.
•    Manage work in accordance of timeline goals.
•    Adhere to company safety and quality standards at all times.
•    Additional duties as assigned.
•    Organizes work to use time efficiently.
•    Seeks assistance on priorities for scheduling work.
•    Verbally communicates routine information to supervisor and others in platform. 
•    Is receptive and attentive to instructions. 
•    Recognizes routine requirements and selects proper, simple procedures for obtaining desired results to solve problems.
•    Possesses basic ability to analyze data. 
•    Independently performs basic tasks as outlined by supervisor or others. 
•    Operates basic and intermediate lab equipment.
•    May assist with more complex operations or tasks.
•    Uses computing tools to capture and record data. 
•    Establishes own time line with moderate changes made by supervisor 
•    Demonstrates technical knowledge to achieve results 
•    Seeks answers and provides project updates
 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
•    Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status).
•    Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    1+ years of experience in a laboratory
•    Lab equipment knowledge
•    Application knowledge in coatings

Travel Requirements: 10%
 

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. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!  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 decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Qualif