WELCOME TO SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 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 to 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 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. The Polymer Chemist primarily performs polymer synthesis and evaluation related to new product development for Performance Coatings Group business units including Automotive and Aerospace, Coil, Engineered Polymer Solutions, Industrial Wood, General Industrial, Packaging, and Protective Marine. The incumbent will have opportunities to demonstrate leadership while providing support to polymer development and manufacturing and performing independent short-term projects. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs a variety of polymer syntheses, evaluations, and development of new or updated formulas that require an intermediate understanding of chemistry, product lines, and materials; assists with determining quality standards and troubleshooting. • Formulates and applies coatings to screen/evaluate polymers performance to build structure-property relationship knowledge and guide polymer design. • Assists with developing and adjusting product formulas and coding, develops test batches and applies a basic understanding of application principles and practices; assists with the development and scale up of production formulas • Assists with analyzing, evaluating, and selecting materials for tests and production batches • Serves as a team member for projects that are complex in nature and are generally sub-sets of larger objectives and provides professional support to product development, quality control, manufacturing processes, and other operations • Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations; ensures compliance with these areas • Assists with developing reports and documents detailing evaluation, project, and overall results • Responds to complex questions and concerns from plants, research technicians, quality control, customers and other internal and external parties regarding development and related programs and services • Operates, maintains, and calibrates a variety of equipment that requires professional judgment and background; also utilizes technical and/or standard equipment during the course of projects • May supervise or serve as a lead to lower level technicians, interns or support personnel performing research projects • Keep current with relevant scientific literature and trends • Performs other duties as assigned 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’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field. • PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applicable applications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • 2 years of resins and coatings specific industry experience Travel Requirements: 10% Who we are At Sherwin-Williams, we're proud of the company we keep — our family of loyal employees. To learn about our company and our culture go to Sherwin.com/careers. 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. 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.