R&D- Chemist I

About the job

The Coil division is looking for a Chemist I who is adaptable and organized. The candidate should have a good understanding of coating chemistry and possess strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills to assist in developing high-performance coil coatings. The position includes evaluating new polymers and raw materials. The chemist will also be responsible for managing and coordinating various laboratory operations, project management, and report creation.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to 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 position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

15% Travel

Responsibilities

• Work 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.
• Evaluate different polymers for coil application
• Functioning under substantial supervision, but may lead individual or group projects
• Utilizing advanced technologies to develop products that demonstrate improvements and difference that customer can perceive and will desire
• Performing basic paint and 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
• Presenting data and finding for both internal and external communications
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Application and troubleshooting of digital printing and other coil coating systems
• Visiting manufacturing sites and/or application sites for monitoring or troubleshooting
• Assessment of weathering/corrosion test panels
• Adhere to company safety standards at all times

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements • 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) • Must be at least 18 years of age • Must have a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (“STEM”) field • 1 year of formulating experience and/or performing laboratory work • Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis. • Math knowledge • Chemistry knowledge • Experience with Design of Experiment

Preferred Qualifications • Design For Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt Certification • Knowledge of statistics and use of Mini Tab • Understanding of the functions of typical raw materials used in coatings formulas and possible problems caused by raw materials

Successful candidate will be required to sign an Employee Restrictive Covenant Agreement where permitted by law.

About Us

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.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 2626725
• Job Category: R&D
• Posting Date: 2026-10-19
• Apply Before: 2026-10-27
• Employment Category: Full-time regular
• Relocation Package: No
• Salary Frequency: Annually
• Minimum Salary: $73,425.04
• Maximum Salary: $92,090.95