R&d Chemist Associate Trainee

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ere, 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. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive

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ligibility to Work Y

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qual Opportunity Employer A

n equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

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**OSITION SUMMARY: T**

he R&D Chemist Associate Trainee will follow an 18 months training program designed to achieve a basic knowledge at each PCG labs in Italy (GID, Coil, IWD). The Trainee will rotate every 6 months at each lab. At the end of the program, the Trainee will be assigned to one of those labs, as R&D Chemist. T

his position is accountable for contributing to the assessment, development, reformulation, quality, maintenance and enhancement of products through planning, executing and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results. Under direct supervision, the R&D Chemist is responsible for conducting chemical studies, experiments on organic and inorganic compounds and materials, analyses and tests, which require technical knowledge and techniques in projects regarding company research, production or operation. This includes processing and adherence to sound economic advantages. The products developed and/or enhanced will be consistent in performance and quality. Advanced technologies will be utilized to develop these products that demonstrate improvements and a difference that the consumer can perceive and will desire. E

**SSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: C**

ontributes to solution of problems/development and maintenance of products/processes. U

sing known principles/procedures, designs executes and analyzes experiments. O

aintains a traceable history of analysis so others can access it and understand it. D

evelops basic technical, company and industry knowledge. L

earns problem-solving/decision making skills. M

anage workload through planning execution, analysis, and documentation of results. F

ully understands processes by which results are produced. O

perates under sustained supervision. Supervised informational contact with suppliers/customers. P

ay be required to help train and/or direct, check work of team. C

omply with, and display knowledge of, all safety and security regulations. M

aintain a clean work area. P

**OSITION CHALLENGES: A**

ccountable for the solution of complex technical problems (product/process) and demonstrating significant knowledge and use of chemicals, raw materials, substrates, and instruments. A

ccountable for providing timely and accurate solutions to multiple company problems of moderate complexity. C

onsistently produces quality work, and strives for improvement in all aspects of the work. D

**ECISION MAKING AUTHORITY: M**

akes technical decisions and recommends/alters project path. S

uggest ways to solve problems, improve paint, and develop methods for validation and investigations. C

onvince group leader/peers to support an idea or plan (using technical knowledge).

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**OSITION REQUIREMENTS F**

**ormal Education: B**
- achelors Degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Science or Chemistry module studied K

**nowledge & Experience: E**

xperience in Coatings D

emonstrates knowledge of instrument capabilities/limitations. D

emonstrates knowledge of various technologies and materials. H

as broad awareness of division business knowledge (including raw materials market, technology development/trends/brands/products, attributes and competitors) and anticipates market trends. I

s aware of the global impact their work has. T

**echnical/skill Requirements: B**

asic mathematics skills, including proficiency in conversions. D

emonstrates statistical analysis required for method development. M

aintains computer efficiency and proficient in using software programs such as Color eye, Electronic Bench Record (EBR), Excel, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint, Product Vision, QAD, Word and the Internet. P

roblem solving abilities and technical creativity. D

emonstrates interpretation skills. *