2025 R&D Accelerated Development Program Chemist

The Sherwin-Williams Company
$61,000 - $61,000 Annually
United States, Ohio, Cleveland
Jun 02, 2025
WELCOME TO SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Here, 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 and Let Your Colors Show! Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. Sherwin-Williams is seeking motivated, learning-agile individuals who have a drive for research & development to join our R&D Accelerated Development Program (ADP). We are looking for flexible and adaptable candidates who are open to relocation for their training experience and post program position. The R&D ADP is a high potential program designed to develop key skills and experience that will lead to R&D positions within our Global Supply Chain. In our Global Supply Chain (GSC) group, you will be exposed to different parts of GSC R&D to ensure you receive key experiences and activities to prepare for a position within our R&D Career Track. Experiences and learnings of the R&D Accelerated Development Program include: Build knowledge of paint and coatings chemistry and formulation Execute testing methods and quality control using statistics software Learn and build understanding of commercialization, product, industry and segment knowledge Build expertise in project management and report out on results and findings Create and foster relationships with global supply chain and gain knowledge of plant operations Build cross-functional partnerships with and understand the interaction of Marketing, Operations, & Technical Services to execute innovation strategy. Other duties as assigned Position Requirements: Required Must have a bachelor's degree by the time of this development program Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 Must be at least 18 years of age Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future Must be willing to relocate for this position AND upon completion of the program Preferred Qualifications Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math Have at least one (1) year of work experience in a quality control/assurance lab or R&D or have you completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in a Quality or R&D function Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.? Have at least one (1) year of work experience managing projects Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.