R&D Senior Chemist
Apply NowCompany: Sherwin-Williams
Location: Marengo, IL 60152
Description:
Job Description
Plans and performs technical research, new polymer development, and commercialization processes for the Industrial & Construction team within our EPS polymers business. Responsibilities will include working with multiple technologies, leading multiple projects for new polymer development, formulation and testing, and identifying market technology trends and unmet market needs. The incumbent will have opportunities to demonstrate leadership while providing support to polymer manufacturing, performing independent projects, and supervise technicians on a day to day basis. This position reports to the Technical Manager for Construction & Industrial.
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.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
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:
Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline
Preferred:
Master's degree or PhD
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
5 years of polymer science experience
Preferred:
5-8 years of resins and coatings specific industry experience
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Problem-solving skills
Able to adapt and change quickly in response to new situations/demands
Ability to tailor communication to fit the needs of the audience
Preferred:
Understanding of industrial coating formulation
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
Design of Experiment
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
10%
Must be able to travel overnight
About Us
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 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 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.
Plans and performs technical research, new polymer development, and commercialization processes for the Industrial & Construction team within our EPS polymers business. Responsibilities will include working with multiple technologies, leading multiple projects for new polymer development, formulation and testing, and identifying market technology trends and unmet market needs. The incumbent will have opportunities to demonstrate leadership while providing support to polymer manufacturing, performing independent projects, and supervise technicians on a day to day basis. This position reports to the Technical Manager for Construction & Industrial.
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.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a technical lead for the Industrial & Construction team to develop new polymer technologies for relevant markets
- Leads technology innovation for waterborne acrylic and styrenated acrylic resins; leads new product development and technical service projects
- Develops project objectives, which includes timelines, critical to quality metrics, functional requirements, determining project feasibility, and other requirements
- Develops industry relevant coating formulations based on EPS polymers; evaluates using industry standard test methods; educates customers on use and best practices of EPS technology
- Identifies customer requirements and market needs, ensuring alignment with project goals and new technology development
- Reviews and evaluates project status, outcomes, and direction to ensure conformity with project objectives; determines corrective action and implements changes; has considerable latitude within project objectives
- Understands competitive landscape; generates benchmarking data with identified competitive polymers and commercially available coatings
- Serves as a technical expert for EPS products in the Industrial & Construction segments; supports customers with formulation and testing recommendations
- Reads and interprets patents and academic literature, examines new product concepts and technologies, and determines how to meet customer needs and market demands
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Adhere to company safety guidelines at all times
Qualifications
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:
Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline
Preferred:
Master's degree or PhD
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
5 years of polymer science experience
Preferred:
5-8 years of resins and coatings specific industry experience
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Problem-solving skills
Able to adapt and change quickly in response to new situations/demands
Ability to tailor communication to fit the needs of the audience
Preferred:
Understanding of industrial coating formulation
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
Design of Experiment
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
10%
Must be able to travel overnight
About Us
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 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 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.