R&D- Sr. Chemist

The Senior Chemist position in our Automotive division is responsible for a variety of exciting activities related to toner development supporting the vehicle refinish segment. The ideal candidate will support new product development and support existing product lines in this role.

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.

This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 1 Innovation Parkway, Brecksville, OH 44141.

* Independently lead development projects of moderate to high complexity within the Automotive Toner Team.
* Utilize proven coatings technology to address supply disruptions.
* Identify new coatings technologies to enhance quality and bring customer value.
* Complete product development project(s) within the defined project timelines.
* Provide support to manufacturing and internal customers as requested.
* Identify formula/process adjustments including test methods; implementation of solutions determined via experimental work.
* Ability to independently design and execute experiments utilizing the scientific method. Prepare and test paint samples, analyze data and provide conclusions for path forward.
* Communicates with manager, Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement, vendors and various business partners to ensure the successful commercialization of products; utilizes internal networks when possible
* Support and follow PCG Stage-Gate and Quality Systems.
* Work effectively in a multi-functional team environment.
* Provide training and guidance to 0 - 2 technicians and/or lower level chemists. Develop the technical skills of team members through on-the-job training.
* Achieve results through use of established laboratory and professional procedures.
* Maintain a safe work area through observance of all laboratory safety procedures and practices.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
* Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.
* Must be at least 18 years of age.
* 5 years of coatings formulation experience.
* Expertise with structure-property relationship as it pertains to automotive refinish.
* Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to colors desired by customers.
* Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Masters Degree of higher in science related area
* 7 years of coatings formulation experience
* 3 years of Automotive experience
* Prior experience processing pigment dispersions
* Prior knowledge of Automotive polymers
* Demonstrating experience utilizing DFSS tools
* Experience operating paint processing equipment (mills)
* Project Leadership experience

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10%

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.