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Description

Based in Switzerland (Grueningen) for 2 Years before moving to Nantes, the R&D Chemist - Formulation (M/F) is responsible for making and testing formulations being developed in the R&D Laboratory.

Main Tasks
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• Designs and initiates own experiments,

• Performs basic paint making processes,

• Install and approve formulas/raw materials,

• Conduct checks for color acceptance,

• Performs scale-ups and ladder studies,

• Compare new paints to control paints,

• Perform infrared microscopy and sampling methods,

• Interpret formulas for chemical composition,

• Leads complaint investigations/analyses for architectural and IM products, and verifies product usage in complaints.

• Organize materials or tools by gathering ingredients/acquiring raw materials and preparing for application processes.

• Perform background searches on research concerns, evaluations and pitfalls, and generates solutions.

• Create new formulas and test methods/generates ideas for products and application of technology to solve existing problems.




Profile
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• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering.

• Formulating experience in Coatings.

• Experience in recognizing coating failure symptoms using a microscope.

• Knowledge of how to investigate a complaint (coating failure) and understand the analyses needed to do this.

• Excellent knowledge of analytical chemistry, extending beyond the realm of coatings.

• English/French/German.




Welcome to Sherwin-Williams
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Sherwin-Williams is the largest paints and coatings company in the world. With $15.8 billion in sales, more than 4,100 stores, and 140 manufacturing and distribution centers worldwide. Our 60,000 employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to launch and grow a career. Find yours and join us today.




Equal Opportunity
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An 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 consideration prohibited by law.

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