R&D Senior Chemist
Marengo, IL
| Employer: | Sherwin-Williams |
| Category: | Research |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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The Sr. Chemist will have experience in waterborne latex and a successful record of implementing technical strategies, projects, and hands-on relationship building. Responsibilities include serving as the primary technical contact and responding to highly technical and complex questions from customers, research professionals, quality control, and other internal and external parties regarding existing products lines. The successful candidate will independently plan and support technical research, new polymer development, and commercialization processes. This position will have experience in new polymer development and/or coating formulation in the North American coatings market. 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. Responsibilities Responsibilities will include independently leading multiple strategic projects for new polymer development with minimal manager direction, and identifying market technology trends and significant, unmet market needs.
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: • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering Preferred: • Master's or Ph.D. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Required: • 5 years working in a lab setting • Administering technology programs • Applying business administration principles and practices • Applying project management principles and practices • Interpreting and applying department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations • Applying comprehensive application methods and procedures • Interpreting data and developing reports • Working with internal and external customers • Communicating technical information • Reading and interpreting patents • Applying commercialization principles and practices • PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applicable applications • Communicating with co-workers to provide and receive direction TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 30% 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. | |