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Position overview

This role supports Sherwin-Williams’ research and development work by helping create new products, improve existing formulas, and keep products aligned with customer expectations and internal quality standards. It also contributes to lab testing, cost-optimization efforts, handling product-related customer issues, and providing technical support to production and quality teams so products perform consistently and are delivered on time.

Key responsibilities

Carry out laboratory analyses and tests, and help develop new or revised formulas that require an intermediate knowledge of chemistry, product ranges, and raw materials.
Support the definition of quality standards and assist in fine-tuning product formulations and coding.
Prepare test batches, apply basic product application knowledge, and help scale formulations from trial work to production.
Evaluate, compare, and select materials for testing and manufacturing batches.
Contribute as part of a project team on complex assignments that sit within larger initiatives, offering support to product development, quality control, manufacturing, and other operational functions.
Follow department procedures, internal policies, and all relevant legal and regulatory requirements to maintain compliance.
Prepare reports and documentation that summarize testing outcomes, project progress, and overall results.
Address technical questions and concerns from plants, research staff, quality teams, customers, and other internal or external stakeholders.
Run, clean, and calibrate laboratory equipment, using professional judgment when handling specialized or standard tools.
Support project planning by contributing input on budgets, resources, timelines, and other project needs when required.
May act as a lead or supervisor for lower-level technicians or support staff involved in research work.
Take on other duties as assigned.

Skills and capability requirements

Intermediate applied chemistry knowledge
Laboratory equipment operation
Formulation and product development
Test batch preparation
Material evaluation and selection
Regulatory and policy compliance
Technical communication
Problem-solving and recommendation skills
Task prioritization and project coordination
Working knowledge of commercialization processes
Microsoft Office and general computer proficiency
Cross-functional communication and collaboration

Work environment and physical demands

The job may involve exposure to moving machinery, electrical currents, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, gases, chemicals, oils, and other common laboratory conditions.
Typical physical tasks include reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repeating movements.
This is a medium-work role that may require handling up to 20 kg occasionally, up to 9 kg frequently, and up to 4.5 kg continuously.

Experience and education

The role calls for 5–7 years of industrial chemistry experience, with paint or coatings industry exposure preferred. A bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a closely related equivalent is preferred; however, equivalent technical experience may be accepted in place of a degree for this level.

About Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams focuses on creating paints, coatings, and innovative solutions that help protect and improve the spaces around us. The company emphasizes stability, growth, and opportunity, and supports its people through rewards, benefits, learning opportunities, skill development, inclusive teamwork, and community connection.

Eligibility to work

Candidates must be able to show proof of their right to work. Any offer of employment will depend on having permission to work in the country for this role.

Equal opportunity and application integrity

Sherwin-Williams is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other status protected by law.

The recruiting team will not ask for payment, financial details, or sensitive personal information such as national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

R&D Chemist / Chemist I

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