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The Polymer Chemist is responsible for leading activities related to polymer research and new product development within the Performance Coatings Group Polymer team. The incumbent will have opportunities to demonstrate leadership while providing support to polymer manufacturing, performing independent projects, and supervise technicians on a day to day basis. Performs polymer synthesis, evaluations, and development of new or updated formulas that require a strong understanding of chemistry, product lines, and materials; assists with determining quality standards and troubleshooting Polymer synthesis includes but is not limited to alkyds, polyurethanes, polyesters and acrylics; both waterborne and solvent borne Formulates and applies coatings to screen/evaluate polymer performance to gain structure-property relationship knowledge and guide polymer design Develops and adjusts product formulas and coding, develops test batches and applies a basic understanding of application principles and practices; assists with the development and scale up of production formulas Analyzes, evaluates, and selects materials for evaluations and production batches Serves as a team member for projects that are complex in nature and are generally sub-sets of larger objectives and provides professional support to the product development, quality control, manufacturing processes, and other operations Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations; ensures compliance with these areas Develops reports and documents detailing evaluation, project, and overall results Gives high level presentations that review progress to internal customers at Sherwin-Williams Responds to complex questions and concerns from plants, research technicians, quality control, customers and other internal and external parties regarding development and related programs and services Operates, cleans, and calibrates a variety of equipment that requires professional judgment and background; also utilizes technical or standard equipment during the course of projects Assists with general project development and provides input regarding resources, timelines, and other project requirements May supervise or serve as a lead to lower level technicians, interns or support personnel performing research projects Stays current with relevant scientific literature, intellectual property, and trends Performs other duties as assigned FORMAL EDUCATION: Required: * Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Preferred: * Master's or Ph.D. in Polymer Science or related area KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Required: * 5 years of polymer synthesis experience * 3 years of coatings related polymer synthesis experience Preferred: * 5 years of coatings related polymer synthesis experience * In-depth understanding of polymer structure-property relationships and coating formulation. TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Required: * Applying fundamental application methods and procedures * Strong communication (written and verbal) skills * Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills * Solving problems and recommending solutions * Applying a general understanding of the commercialization process * Prioritizing daily project tasks * Interpreting and applying department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulation * PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applicable applications TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10% Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veter