Chemist/Senior Chemist

About This Role

This role involves performing a wide variety of chemistry projects, applying comprehensive understanding of formula adjustment, specialized techniques, and advanced equipment. The chemist will also meet with management and customers to examine project objectives and deliver presentations.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of projects requiring comprehensive understanding of formula adjustment, specialized techniques, and advanced equipment
• Assist with developing and implementing new methods
• Meet with management and customers to examine project objectives, outline tasks, and deliver presentations
• Develop project objectives and sample applications and outline project tasks based on direction received from the manager
• Review and develop reports and documents detailing project processes, results, and conclusions
• Lead or perform additional research when required
• Respond to comprehensive questions and concerns from customers
• Interpret and apply department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Ensure compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Coordinate color matching, technology, and related projects with other divisions, departments, or groups
• Work with technology to get things done as per timelines and directions provided
• Review and complete documents, forms, and reports regarding operations, daily activities, and customer requests
• Operate and calibrate equipment that requires professional judgment and background, based on provided training
• Lead development projects with minimum assistance and complete them as per committed timelines
• Develop new products and conduct customer trials
• Handle complaints, perform root cause analysis, and provide resolutions
• Understand product stewardship and safety policies and comply with them in all formulating activities
• Comply with HR, company, and safety procedures and policies
• Apply comprehensive color chemistry principles and formulas
• Prioritize and assign work
• Research new technologies, techniques, and applications
• Develop technical reports regarding formula and product requirements
• Utilize specialized principles and practices in the field
• Coordinate multiple projects and customer needs
• Work with internal and external management and customers
• Communicate with co-workers to provide and receive direction

Requirements

• 3-4 years of industrial chemistry experience, including two years of experience within the Powder and liquid coatings industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, B.Tech/BE in Chemical/Polymer/Paint Technology or equivalent education and experience
• PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applicable applications

About the Company

Sherwin-Williams aims to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters through its paints, coatings, and innovative solutions. The company supports its people through rewards, benefits, opportunities for learning and development, and an inclusive team environment.