R&D Analytical Chemist Job at Sherwin-Williams, Cleveland, OH

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  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Cleveland, OH

Job Description

The position is an excellent opportunity for an individual to contribute to the long-term growth and development of the North American Analytical Center of Excellence. This position is primarily accountable for using scientific approaches to provide support to our applied research & product development programs and solve paint & coating problems for our North American businesses.

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.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

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 . 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 employer.  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.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

In this role, there will be emphasis on providing support for field failure investigations, manufacturing issues, and physical characterization

The successful candidate will be well organized, capable of managing multiple project assignments and communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.

Responsibilities include:

  • Using a variety of instruments/methods to generate valid, high quality, defensible analytical results.
  • Effectively communicating analytical results and conclusions.
  • Completing assigned work and issuing reports within agreed-to-time frames.
  • Providing timely response to field failures, product development, and manufacturing problems.
  • Developing new methods and procedures or modifying existing methods in response to specific business needs.
  • As appropriate – assisting and training colleagues with instrument operation and analysis.
  • Continued professional development through on-the-job training, in-house training, and external courses/seminars/classes.
  • Adhering to safety, quality (e.g., ISO), and housekeeping policies and guidelines.

BASIC QUALIFICATION:
• 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).


FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (“STEM”) field

Preferred:
• Bachelor's in Chemistry


KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
• Minimum of 3 years Industrial Analytical Lab experience
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a team setting
• Ability to interface with different business units to satisfy customer requests
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
• Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis

Preferred:
• Experience in coatings or polymer technology
• Experience with some of the following analytical techniques: FTIR, GC, GCMS, Microscopy, HPLC, Particle Size or Thermal Analysis techniques.
• Analytical Instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting skills

 

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
• Experience in scale-up procedures for manufacturability
• Paint industry knowledge and awareness
• Experience developing products for architectural markets 


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 
10%

 

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  Breen Technology Center, located at 601 Canal Road, Cleveland, OH 44113. 

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, For contractors, Local area, Work visa,

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