Associate Chemist

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Job description

WELCOME TO SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
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. We'll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show! 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.

The Associate Chemist position in our Automotive division is responsible for a variety of exciting activities related to developing new technologies and new platforms in our high performance coatings.

CORE RESPONSIBILITES
• Contribute to the Vehicle Refinish Toner Development Team with a focus on Color Quality through the development of new toners and/or providing quality enhancements to existing products.
• Working closely with a mentor chemist developing, reformulating, maintaining and enhancing products through planning, executing and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results.
• Display a basic working knowledge of the use of chemicals, raw materials, substrate preparation and use instruments commonly found in a lab environment
• Responsible for inputting data, data analysis and technical documentation daily into lab books or a database.
• Functioning under substantial supervision, but may lead individual or group projects. Develop and/or enhance products with consistency in performance and quality.
• Utilizing advanced technologies to develop products that demonstrate improvements and difference that consumer can perceive and will desire.
• Performing basic paint making processes, meets manufactures specifications
• Performing basic coating formulations, applications and physical/performance testing methods
• Providing timely and accurate data to help resolve field complaints, raw material issues, manufacturing problems, and support existing and new product development
• Experience with solvent-borne and water-borne acrylic, alkyd, epoxy and urethane chemistries
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Application and troubleshooting of automotive refinish coatings

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.
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
• Math knowledge
• Chemistry knowledge
• Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Team- oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Word

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree in Polymers and Coatings
• 1-2 years formulation experience in an industrial or academic setting
• Possess an understanding of color science and experience with color measurement and analysis
• Experience working with products and technologies including, but not limited to, Vehicle Refinish basecoats and single stage coatings
• Experience formulating robust pigment dispersions
• Knowledge of and experience with DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) methodology and tool usage
• Experience working with DOE, Minitab, Product Vision, and Navigator

Travel Requirement: 5%

Who we are
At Sherwin-Williams, we're proud of the company we keep - our family of loyal employees. To learn about our company and our culture go to Sherwin.com/careers.

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.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.