R&D Chemist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Chemist to join our Color Science team at Sherwin-Williams. As a key member of our R&D team, you will be responsible for leading activities related to color science projects for both coil and spray applications.

• Contribute to the assessment, development, quality, maintenance, and enhancement of products, equipment, and processes through planning and executing with clear and accurate results.
• Accountable for the solutions to technical problems: product or process related.
• Demonstrate significant knowledge and use of chemicals, raw materials, tints, substrates, color theory, and lab instruments, including spectrophotometers.
• Ability to lead and complete individual work on multiple projects of varying complexity, including those of the highest complexity with minimal direction.
• Accountable for providing timely and accurate project updates.
• Cross-functional interactions with other groups to gain insight, opinions, and drive progress.
• Liaison between Color Science lab and Architectural team to support new business growth for coil and extrusion markets.
• Provides team support, demonstrated by helping a team member, exhibiting team spirit, and providing suggestions and resources to overcome obstacles.
• Adhere to company safety guidelines at all times.
• Mentor lesser-experienced chemists in the laboratory.

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math field.
• Minimum of 5 years of lab coatings experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of color theory experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to the colors desired by customers.

• 5 years' experience in both coil and/or spray application.

At Sherwin-Williams, we believe in careers that grow with you. We provide opportunities for professional development and growth, and we value the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace.