January 2027 Leadership Development Program R&D

About the Role

Sherwin-Williams is seeking motivated individuals for our Research & Development Leadership Development Program to develop key skills and experience leading to a role in the Chemist track within our Performance Coatings Group. This 8–12-month program will provide a deep-dive experience in Research & Development, with participants in one assignment for the entire program. Initial relocation for the program and possible long-term relocation for post-program positions is expected. This position starts in January 2027 at the Bowling Green Plant, supporting the Coil Coatings Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of paint and coatings chemistry and formulation
• Experience with testing methods and quality control using statistics software
• Understanding of commercialization, product, industry, and segment
• Expertise in project management and reporting results and findings
• Opportunity to build relationships with supply chain and gain knowledge of plant operations
• Opportunity to build cross-functional partnerships with Sales, Marketing, Operations, & Technical Services to execute innovation strategy
• Opportunity to work alongside senior chemists

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or technical related field, including but not limited to Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, and Corrosion Engineering by the program start date.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Previous experience working on projects in a lab environment
• Open to relocation based on business needs for this position and for post-program opportunities.
• Authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• At least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook)
• Ability to retrieve materials from shelves, floor stacks, and/or pallet racking and lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally (with or without reasonable accommodation).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Material Science.
• At least one (1) year of work experience managing projects.
• Previous Sherwin-Williams lab experience.
• Previous experience working in a team-oriented setting (work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.).
• Paint and coatings industry knowledge or experience.
• Prior work experience maintaining and analyzing data.