The General Industrial Innovation Group is seeking a Sr Chemist to join the innovation team to develop and commercializing new powder coatings products. This individual will work closely with Technical Management, Sales and Marketing, Corporate and Divisional Innovation resources and the Commercial Laboratories to develop the next generation of General Industrial Powder products. * Working with a team and independently, develop solutions to overcome technical barriers of powder technology development * Prepare and test coating formulations with novel materials developed internally or externally to meet desired requirements * Ensure appropriate IP protection by timely submitting invention disclosure and patent application * Collaborate with cross-functional team members to solve problems efficiently * Interact with the technical and marketing teams in business units to identify product/technology needs and challenges and provides technical input and support as required * Interact with external vendors to capture new technologies for coatings * Support competitive monitoring of focus areas relevant to PCG business units * Leverage learnings and good practices to PCG business units * Train and/or guide junior level chemists * Adhere to all quality and safety policies and procedures * Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS * 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). * Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field. * 4+ years of experience working with powder coating technology * 5+ years of experience in an industrial R&D setting * Must understand polymer structure and property relationships * Must understand coating chemistry/crosslinking reactions and curing mechanisms * Must have problem solving, project management, and presentation skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * 7+ years of experience in an industrial R&D setting * 6+ years of experience relevant to industrial coating technology * Knowledge and experience with analytical and materials science tools * Knowledge and experience with DFSS and DOE * Knowledge and experience with Patent Filing and Intellectual property procedures Travel Requirements: 25% Domestic and International 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 veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.