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R&D- Chemist II (Powder)

The Sherwin-Williams Company
$80,554.50 - $101,609.55 Annually
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Sep 26, 2026
Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. The company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams, Valspar, HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy, Krylon, Minwax, Thompson's Water Seal, Cabot and many more. Sherwin-Williams branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 4,100 company-operated stores and facilities, while the company's other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers, and industrial distributors. The company supplies a broad range of highly-engineered industrial and OEM coatings for wood and general industrial, coil, packaging, protective and marine, and transportation applications worldwide. Our 60,000 employees are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to find a career that takes you places. -Works collaboratively with General Industrial Sales, Technical and Marketing teams to support and secure new business as well as maintaining current customer base. -Communicates effectively and promptly with managers, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders. This includes delivering formal and informal presentations as needed. -Analyzes data to identify trends, resolve customer issues, and assess information for project advancement. -Leads technically complex projects or multiple simpler projects with minimal supervisor input. -Establishing timelines and identifying resource needs to support project work. -Applies specialized knowledge/skills with polymers, adhesion, raw materials, instrumentation, extrusion, additives, and substrates to develop superior performance coatings and perform root cause analysis when problems arise. -May directly work with and mentor lower-level chemists or technicians to support team project goals. -Hands-on development: formulating, processing, applying, curing, and testing of new coating products. -Scale-up and manufacturing of new products. -Implements continuous improvement efforts -Uses SDS and raw materials management system. -Adheres to safety policies and laboratory documentation. -Written and verbal communication of all results. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, good organizational and planning abilities, and a high level of initiative. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's of Science degree required in science, engineering, chemistry, or a related STEM field Minimum of 5 years in coatings, polymer, thermoplastic, thermoset, or adhesive research and development Minimum 5 years industry experience in the application of liquid, powder or electrodeposition coatings; or the formulation and development of liquid, powder or electrodeposition industrial coatings, adhesives, sealants, or thermoplastic materials. Understands extrusion and dispersion Full-scale manufacturing experience of coatings, polymers, thermoplastics, thermosets, and/or adhesives Understands instrumentation and test methods needed to quantify behavior of coatings/ polymers. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science 7+ years in coating, polymer, or adhesive research and development Experience in data visualization software to analyze large datasets. Experience at designing, executing and analyzing experimental studies to characterize formulation impact on product performance Understands synthesis of polyester and epoxy resins Exhibit an in depth understanding of coating formulation and how it relates to coating requirements Liquid and powder spray systems utilizing robotic equipment a plus. Proficient in statistics and data analysis Creative problem solving PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis. Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis. Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on an occasional basis. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing. May work indoors and outdoors as needed. Exposure to heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 0 degrees. Must be able to operate a computer and communicate via the telephone. May work in areas where toxic, flammable, and hazardous materials are present. May be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt. Work surfaces may include concrete. Employee must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors and be able to wear a respirator as required. May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required. Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required. Must be able to travel internationally. TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Familiarity with polymer structure property relationships Proficient with analytical methods for characterization of coatings and coating defects. Has demonstrated the successful scale up and commercialization of coating or polymer systems Organizational skills Communication skills Problem-solving skills Ability to color match visually and with the assistance of color equipment. Good project management skills Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis Proven problem-solving and decision-making ability. Ability to adapt and change quickly in response to new situations/demands. Design of Experiment Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point) Travel Requirements: Domestic and some International Travel estimated at 15% This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa. Successful candidate will be required to sign an Employee Restrictive Covenant Agreement where permitted by law. This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.