R&D- Colorist II

The Colorist II, Color Formulating position is responsible for creating color match formulas and contributing to color development within the General Industrial Color Lab

• Understands color science principles and applies them to create color match formulas and contribute to color development work
• High standard level in creating and matching color formulas, both solid and effect colors
• Optimizes color formulas for quality and cost
• Accountable for contributing color solutions at industry professional level to projects of high level complexity, including tri-coats, pearls, and metallics
• Knows, operates and selects best suitable instrument / software choice for intended purpose
• Capable of complex software manipulations
• Interprets color data and draws conclusions
• Writes and issues technical reports of medium complexity
• Functions under low to moderate level supervision
• Occasional travel for color support and customer visits
• External customer visits with field / sales personnel, either at the customer’s site or at Sherwin Williams
• Acts as knowledge resource within technical
• Trains others
• Experience leading small teams and/or coaching others and member of interdisciplinary project teams
• Communicates with Color and R&D organization within division
• Establish a timeline by required due date
• Complies with and displays knowledge of all safety and security regulations and maintain a clean work area

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Degree in Color Science plus 3 years of color match competency
• HS Diploma plus 12 years of relevant industry experience
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
• Proficient in MS Office

• health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits
• Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters