R&d Associate Chemist

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

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

Eligibility to Work

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 protected characteristic prohibited by law.

**Main Tasks**:

- Performed analyses on high resolution mass spectrometer (Q-TOF) techniques for characterization of small molecules and polymers in coatings. Knowledge of packaging materials and migration of molecules thereof,
- Knowledge on analytical chemistry and bioinformatic tools enabling identification of migrating compounds and compilation thereof. Translate chemical screening information for safety assessments of packaging materials. Provide assistance to Regulatory or R&D teams,
- Solve coating problems using scientific approach. Develops analytical methods for analysis of coatings, raw materials, and coating defects,
- Develops reports and documents detailing project processes, results, and conclusions and recommends additional actions,
- Actively participate in relevant Expert Networks and collaborate with others in projects that are moderate to large in nature and independently carries out project tasks and provides professional technical support,
- Maintain the good lab practice and repair on instrumentation to ensure data quality for performance.

**Profile**:

- Ph. D or master’s degree in analytical Science, Engineering or Chemical field, with ideally a first professional experience in the field (1-2 years)
- Experience with High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and high-resolution mass spectrometry equipment required.
- Experience with packaging (safety) is a plus.
- Experience with others analytical technics is a plus
- Knowledge on bioinformatic methodologies.
- High motivation and leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers both verbally and in written form (French and English).