R&D- Scientist

Job Description

This R&D Scientist role supports Sherwin-Williams' external innovation and technology scouting efforts in our Global Innovation Scouting Team (GIST). GIST is responsible for delivering new, impactful innovations that address the technical needs of Sherwin-Williams by looking outside typical vendor channels such as startups, universities, and companies selling into adjacent industries. The R&D Scientist will seek to understand internal partner's needs, scout for external innovations to address those needs, nurture the transfer of those new innovations into Sherwin-Williams, and periodically execute laboratory work to demonstrate feasibility of those new innovations for Sherwin-Williams. Frequent and direct interaction with cross-divisional marketing and product development teams, as well as external scouting partners, is required to ensure the successful identification, assessment, and transfer of technologies.

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.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical problems by applying new, external innovations into a diverse set of SW products and processes.
• Partner with internal project teams across all Sherwin-Williams innovation labs, product development teams, and technology scouts to learn about their current and future innovation needs.
• Communicate innovation needs to external scouting partners to help them identify high value leads. Assess and select leads to present to internal partners.
• Support the transition of external innovation leads into development projects within various business units.
• Execute proof-of-concept laboratory projects to evaluate new material innovations. Such projects require individual project planning, status updates, and closing reports. Design and execute experiments to ascertain the value of such materials in a coating system.
• Collaborate with the legal team to create confidentiality, consulting, and material transfer agreements.
• Proactively and continually learn about and solve new challenges and problems.
• Communicate in a clear, concise, and professional manner to product development and marketing teams across all business units.
• Participate in tracking a portfolio of open engagements with external partners.
• Host and manage vendors and partners.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Eight years of relevant experience with coatings (or related) formulation and performance testing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Travel Requirements : 10%

Upon completion of construction, the individual selected for this role will primarily work at the new Sherwin-Williams Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio. Construction is expected to be complete in 2025. Until then, the role will be based at Breen Technology Center, located at 601 Canal Road, Cleveland, OH 44113 .

About Us

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 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 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 / 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.

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.