R&D Chemist Automotive Coatings

Sherwin-Williams is a global player in the world of paints and automotive Lelystad we produce car refinish paints for cars that have paint addition to the production department we also have sales (color) development R&D marketing distribution and a customer training center in Lelystad.

• Performs analyses tests and development of new or updated formulas that require an intermediate understanding of chemistry product lines and materials; assists with determining quality standards.

• Assists with developing and adjusting product formulas and coding develops test batches and applies a basic understanding of application principles and practices; assists with the development and scale of production formulas.

• Assists with analyzing evaluating and selecting materials for tests 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.

• Documents detailing test project overall results and conclusions in traceable way. Presents frequently an update of project progress to stakeholders.

• 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.

• Two years of industrial chemistry experience experience within the paint and/or coatings industry is highly preferred.

• Bachelor Degree in Chemistry or equivalent education and experience. Comprehensive technical experience is required for this level without a degree.

• Applying intermediate professional chemistry principles and practices;

• Operating a variety of laboratory equipment.