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R&D- Sr. Scientist (Powder)

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Minneapolis, MN

Employer:  Sherwin-Williams
Category:  Research
Job Type:  Full Time

Description

The Protective & Marine Senior Scientist is responsible for leading activities related to new technology development in various technologies including but not limited to powder coatings. The incumbent will have opportunities to demonstrate leadership on product development and commercialization teams while providing support to internal customers such as management, manufacturing, marketing, quality, and commercialization and will also support external customers.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes experiments, draws conclusions, and makes recommendations
• Maintaining accurate and detailed documentation of lab work and providing written updates and presentation of technical materials. Maintaining interactions with vendors and research institutions, SW marketing, and various service groups to ensure successful R&D efforts on new/improved products.
• Functions with limited supervisor input.
• May lead multiple technically complex projects at one time.
• Recognized as a key technical resource in at least one area.
• Communicate detailed ideas concisely through written communication by writing technical reports.
• Comply with and displays knowledge of all safety and security regulations and maintain a clean work area
• Travel for technical conferences and product commercialization support
• Provides outside customer service
• Train or mentor new or team chemists and technicians
• Provide support to laboratory projects utilizing project management and time management skills
• Adhere to company safety standards at all times
• Lead or support Senior Technical Council
• Additional duties as assigned
• Adheres to quality standards in accordance with the Global Business Management System

Qualifications

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 of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.
  • 10+ years of coatings specific industry experience
  • Experience with solvent-borne, water-borne epoxy, and urethane chemistries and/or powder coating chemistries.
  • Good organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Good project management skills
  • Familiarity with application and troubleshooting of industrial coatings.
  • Practical understanding of spectral measurement data
  • Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
  • Math knowledge
  • Analytical chemistry and the ability to extend it beyond the realm of coatings
  • Proven problem-solving and decision-making ability.
  • Ability to adapt and change quickly in response to new situations/demands.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Design of Experiment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master of Science or PhD Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science with a focus on coatings technology.
  • Proficient in statistics and data analysis.
  • Creative thinking skills
  • Experience in powder coatings including FBE and TGIC technologies
  • Green Belt trained/certified.

Travel: Up to 20% Domestic and International

About us

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

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/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.

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.
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