R&D Staff Chemist

Job Description

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to 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.

TITLE : R&D Staff Chemist

DUTIES : Generate valid, high-quality, defensible analytical results from analytical and physical testing of raw materials utilized in product manufacturing. Provide timely response for analytical responses (e.g. field failures, product development issues and raw material / manufacturing problems). Effectively communicate analytical results and conclusions. Adhere to safety, quality and housekeeping laboratory guidelines. Resolve raw material and coatings problems through the use of analytical and physical measurement and analysis procedures. Serve as a resource for analytical techniques, polymer characterization and problem solving. Develop new analytical / physical testing methods and procedures or modify existing methods in response to business needs such as innovation, improved characterization and problem solving. Serve as a customer partner with the Product Coatings Group, including automotive and Global Supply Chain. Recommend new chemical testing instrumentation and analytical techniques to support current and future business needs. Work with colleagues, chemists, and interns on instrument operation, analytical methodology and Research and Development. This position requires 5% domestic travel.

SALARY : $107,788.78 / year

LOCATION : The Sherwin-Williams Company, 4440 Warrensville Center Road, Cleveland, OH 44128. Upon completion of construction, the individual selected for this role will primarily work at the new Sherwin-Williams Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio. Construction is expected to be complete in 2025. Until then, the role will be based at 4440 Warrensville Center Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128.

REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math ("STEM") field and five (5) years of experience required as a Staff Chemist, R&D Research Assistant or related role where required experience gained.

SPECIAL SKILLS : Also requires experience in the following :

• One (1) year of analytical chemistry experience in an industrial R&D laboratory and / or academic research setting;
• Five (5) years of characterizing reactive chemistry systems (ex. epoxy) to understand structure-property relationships utilizing analytical chemistry and materials science equipment (FT-IR, DSC, TGA, UV / Vis, Raman, and NMR);
• Five (5) years of utilizing analytical equipment to understand polymer / performance attributes for problem solving and optimizing performance including adhesion and mechanical failure for polymer based coatings including reactive or cross-linked systems;
• Three (3) years of characterizing morphology of polymer materials utilizing SEM, TEM, and optical microscopy; and
• Three (3) years of mechanical property testing (DSC and Instron) to understand polymer performance and structure property relationships of 1K (acrylate) and 2K polymer / coating (epoxy) systems and varying crosslinkers and inorganic filler material (pigments, etc.).

CONTACT : To apply visit : https : / / careers.sherwin-williams.com

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. 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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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Salary : $107,789