Senior Polymer Chemist

6 hours ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States The Sherwin-Williams Company Full time
Job Summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Polymer Chemist to join our team in the Performance Coatings Group. As a key member of our R&D team, you will be responsible for developing new and innovative polymer formulations for various business units, including Automotive, Coil, Engineered Polymer Solutions, Industrial Wood, General Industrial, Packaging, and Protective Marine.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and Synthesize New Polymer Formulations: Utilize your expertise in polymer chemistry to design and synthesize new polymer formulations that meet the requirements of our various business units.
  • Lead Troubleshooting and Quality Control: Lead the analysis and evaluation of polymer evaluations and production batches to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with polymer and coating scientists, engineers, sourcing, manufacturing, health environment and safety, and legal personnel to develop and implement new polymer formulations.
  • Stay Current with Industry Trends: Stay up-to-date with relevant academic journals, supplier trends, and market trends to ensure our products remain competitive.
  • Communicate Effectively: Write reports and documentation detailing projects, evaluations, and results, and give high-level presentations to internal customers.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
  • Experience: 7+ years of experience in an R&D lab setting, both academic and industry.
  • Skills: In-depth understanding of polymer structure and property relationships, strong understanding of coating chemistry/crosslinking reactions and curing mechanisms.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Education: Master of Science Degree or Organic or Polymer Chemistry.
  • Experience: 7+ years of coatings-related polymer synthesis experience.
Travel Requirements:

10% Domestic Travel.



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