Job Description

The Chemist II provides technical support for maintenance of business activities within the Industrial Wood business. This role supports existing products through technical problem solving, product stewardship, manufacturing support, and customer issue resolution. The Chemist II works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, Technical Service, Supply Chain, and customers to address technical challenges, support operational needs, and help ensure reliable product performance, customer satisfaction, and business continuity.

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.

This role is not hybrid and will be located at Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.

• Support and lead maintenance of business objectives for existing products and customer accounts through technical problem solving and laboratory support.
• Investigate product, manufacturing, and customer-related issues using structured problem-solving methods and determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Execute laboratory testing, product evaluations, reformulations, and product modifications in support of sustaining business activities.
• Develop new products for customers to meet performance and application requirements.
• Coordinate project activities with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Technical Services, and external customers as needed.
• Respond to customer requests, product performance concerns, and manufacturing issues in a timely manner.
• Support manufacturing plants and facilities through troubleshooting, process optimization, product qualification activities, and technical consultation.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, laboratory notebooks, test reports, product records, and investigation summaries.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements that enhance product quality, consistency, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Meet established turnaround expectations for customer support activities, product modifications, and technical investigations.
• Maintain safe laboratory inventories, equipment, panels, and supplies required to support ongoing operations.
• Share technical knowledge and support training of laboratory personnel as needed.
• Adhere to company safety standards at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 3 Years of paint and coatings experience
• Computer knowledge and data analysis
• Excellent math knowledge
• Experience conducting or being involved in laboratory testing, product evaluations, and technical investigations.
• Demonstrated problem solving.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree in Polymers and Coatings
• Wood coating experience.
• Formulation knowledge of UV/LED/EB Cured coatings
• Experience in industrial or OEM coating formulation.
• Experience working with waterborne coating technologies.
• Familiarity with DFSS, Lean Six Sigma, Kepner-Tregoe, or other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience supporting commercialized products in a manufacturing and customer-facing environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and Technical Service teams.
• Experience with customer application lines (e.g., curtain coaters, vacuum coaters, roll coaters, and other OEM application equipment).

Travel Requirements: 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.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

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 employer.  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.