Description Are you ready to make a significant impact on a dynamic and growing company? We are seeking a talented Chemist to join the R&D team at our Sheffield site. You will take part in the development and maintenance of the wood formulations within the labs. Responsibilities Your main tasks will be: Development of new products/formulations Reformulation of existing products and laboratory testing of formulations and products Management of projects through the stage-gate process from feasibility to scale-up Provision of support to the QA and Consumer Services Departments Advise plant on production batch corrections & complaint investigation Management of formulations/recipes within the company IT systems Benchmarking testing of woodcare products Evaluation and assessment of raw materials including supplier meetings Working to, and upholding ISO and safety standards Qualifications What we are looking for: Bachelor’s Degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, polymer/materials science or related technical discipline 3 year’s experience of working in a chemical laboratory Master’s Degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, polymer/materials science or related technical discipline Industrial chemistry experience Experience of decorative coatings products and/or woodcare products Six Sigma knowledge Previous laboratory experience essential Driving license is preferred due to occasional travel Our offer… Work life balance Competitive compensation programme Bonus plan Private medical insurance Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion and ID&E programmes LI-JR1