The Chemist organizes and executes project testing with minimal direction in support of Performance Coatings Group. Responsibilities will include organizing testing, completing performance testing, and generating reports on results. Must be able to coordinate multiple projects/timelines simultaneously. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining test equipment and supplies, training of others on lab technique, and film test protocols. This position reports to the Testing and Certification R&D group leader. 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. * Plans projects after receipt including compilation of needed project materials. * Performs required tests and evaluations using necessary equipment and records results. * Provides feedback, test results, and data regarding the test projects submitted. * Completes a variety of forms and documents detailing test findings and basic project results; requires independent judgment within professional guidelines. * Serves as a team member for projects with objectives that are outlined, short-term, and are less complex in nature and provides professional support to the product development, quality control, manufacturing processes, and other operations. * Ensures compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. * Oversees one or more equipment processes within the laboratory. * Oversees one or more quality systems within the ISO 17025 quality system. * Responds to standard to moderately complex questions and concerns from plants, research technicians, quality control, and other internal parties regarding product testing and related programs and services. * Operates, cleans, and calibrates a variety of equipment related to test equipment that require professional judgment and background; also utilizes technical or standard equipment during the course of projects. * May supervise or serve as a lead to lower level technicians or support personnel performing research projects. * Requires independent project management skills and troubleshooting ability. * Independently managing timelines and effective communication are crucial. * Performs other duties as assigned. 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. * Knowledge of basic math skills * Understanding of fundamental professional chemistry principles and practices * Operating a variety of laboratory equipment * Performing basic professional formulating tasks * Ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations * Solving problems and recommending solutions * Prioritizing daily project tasks * PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applicable applications * Communicating with co-workers to provide and receive direction * Ability to tailor communication to fit the needs of the audience * Able to adapt and change quickly in response to new situations/demands PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * 1-3 years experience in a laboratory Travel Requirements: Up to 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 origi , 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.