About this opportunity
The Sherwin-Williams Company lists this R&D- Associate Chemist opportunity in minneapolis, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
-Accurately weigh, measure and process powder coating samples for testing while meeting agreed on timelines
-Operate laboratory specific manufacturing and testing equipment related with powder coatings production
-Follow specific Industry testing procedures such as ASTM and ISO methodologies
-Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of lab work, formulations, and testing
-Support the development and formulation of new coatings for the General Industrial market
-Work on coatings technologies including powder polyester TGIC and HAA, Urethanes, Hybrid polyester epoxies, pure epoxies, and related chemistries
-Contribute as a team member on larger, more complex programs before moving on to lead smaller projects
-Design experiments, evaluate data, and make technically sound recommendations for next steps
-Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of lab work, formulations, and testing
-Prepare written updates and technical presentations for internal teams and stakeholders
-Collaborate with cross-functional partners including manufacturing, sales, marketing, and customers
-Participate in product scale-up, validation, and launch activities including Stage Gate processes.
-Travel to manufacturing and customer locations to support trials and implementation when ready
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team
Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Interest in developing project management skills
Experience with statistical analysis or data evaluation preferred
Hands-on laboratory skills to execute experimental designs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Formulation experience in coatings or related field
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 50 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 indoors and outdoors as needed. Exposure to heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 0 degrees.
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.
Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : 30%
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.
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