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R&D- Associate Chemist

The Sherwin-Williams Company
$66,925.04 - $83,463.89 Annually
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Oct 01, 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. -Working closely with a mentor chemist developing, reformulating, maintaining and enhancing products through planning, executing and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results. -Display a basic working knowledge of the use of chemicals, raw materials, substrate preparation and use instruments commonly found in a lab environment -Responsible for inputting data, data analysis and technical documentation daily into lab books or a database. -Functioning under substantial supervision but may lead individual or group projects. Product development and/or enhanced with consistent in performance and quality. -Utilizing advanced technologies to develop products that demonstrate improvements and difference that consumer can perceive and will desire. -Performing basic paint making processes, meets manufactures specifications -Performing basic coating formulations, applications and physical/performance testing methods -Providing timely and accurate data to help resolve field complaints, raw material issues, manufacturing problems, and support existing and new product development -Experience with solvent-borne and water-borne acrylic, alkyd, epoxy and urethane chemistries -Excellent organizational and communication skills -Application and troubleshooting of general industrial coatings BASIC REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline AND two semesters of general and organic Chemistry each. Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to the colors desired by customers. Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment. Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis Math knowledge Chemistry knowledge Valid Driver's License PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in Polymers and Coatings 2 years industrial coatings lab experience. Liquid technology preferred. Familiar with or exposure to General Industrial coatings market segment. Experience with color matching and use of color prediction software. 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 lift and carry up to 70 pounds. Must be able to climb and descend stairs. 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 in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required. 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. Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to the colors desired by customers. Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone. Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required. Have US citizenship or be able to obtain ITAR clearance TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks. Excellent organization and planning skills Team- oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment Experience working with DOE, Minitab, Product Vision, Navigator, Excel, Word. TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 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.