R&D- Chemist
Sherwin-Williams · Brecksville, OH · 1 mo ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where there is real specific content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove generic statements like "commensurate with experience" etc. Must not create sections with filler.
We need to parse the job description.
Content:
- Job Description paragraph: "The R&D Chemist position for the Light Industrial Maintenance Commercialization Team supports new product development and existing business for Light Industrial Maintenance coating products. This position is accountable for contributing to projects to support the business. Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships. This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141. 10% Travel"
- Then "Responsibilities" heading with bullet list.
- Then "Qualifications" heading with Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications.
- Then "About Us" paragraph.
- Then "At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission..." benefits description.
- Then compensation/wage range paragraph.
- Then EEO etc (boilerplate) to remove.
- Then statements about not requesting payment etc (boilerplate) to remove.
We need to decide sections.
We have content for:
- About the role: could be the initial job description paragraph (summary). Could be considered "About the role". We'll include that.
- Responsibilities: we have bullet list.
- Requirements: maybe Minimum Requirements.
- Qualifications: maybe Preferred Qualifications? But we have both Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications. The instruction says use headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to map content accordingly.
We could treat "Requirements" as Minimum Requirements. "Qualifications" as Preferred Qualifications. "Skills" maybe not explicitly listed; we have some skill-like items: ability to differentiate among colors, DFSS Green Belt Certified, etc. Could put under Skills.
"Benefits": we have benefits description paragraph referencing benefits URL. That's specific enough? It says "A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee." That's somewhat generic but still mentions benefits. It's not placeholder like "varies". It's specific enough to include a Benefits section.
"Pay": we have compensation/wage range paragraph: "Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law."
That's specific enough to include Pay section.
"Schedule": we have "This role is not remote/hybrid." and "10% Travel". Also location. Could be considered schedule? Not exactly schedule but maybe we can include under Schedule: mention not remote/hybrid, 10% travel, location. The instruction says include Schedule section only if posting actually states them. It does state travel percentage and remote/hybrid status. So we can include Schedule.
Now we need to avoid duplicating lines. Also need to remove boilerplate like EEO etc. Also remove "About Us" maybe we can incorporate into About the role? But we have separate About Us paragraph that is more generic marketing. Could be considered part of About the role? Might be redundant. But we need to preserve ALL substantive information; we cannot invent or summarize away detail. The About Us paragraph is substantive? It's generic marketing but still part of posting. Should we include it? The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. About Us is not boilerplate; it's descriptive. Could be included under About the role or maybe a separate section like "About the Company". But we only have allowed headings list; we could put it under About the role (makes sense). However we already have About the role from job description paragraph. We could combine both into About the role section.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So we will not include "R&D Chemist" as heading.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
We'll produce something like:
inside
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where there is real specific content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove generic statements like "commensurate with experience" etc. Must not create sections with filler.
We need to parse the job description.
Content:
- Job Description paragraph: "The R&D Chemist position for the Light Industrial Maintenance Commercialization Team supports new product development and existing business for Light Industrial Maintenance coating products. This position is accountable for contributing to projects to support the business. Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships. This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141. 10% Travel"
- Then "Responsibilities" heading with bullet list.
- Then "Qualifications" heading with Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications.
- Then "About Us" paragraph.
- Then "At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission..." benefits description.
- Then compensation/wage range paragraph.
- Then EEO etc (boilerplate) to remove.
- Then statements about not requesting payment etc (boilerplate) to remove.
We need to decide sections.
We have content for:
- About the role: could be the initial job description paragraph (summary). Could be considered "About the role". We'll include that.
- Responsibilities: we have bullet list.
- Requirements: maybe Minimum Requirements.
- Qualifications: maybe Preferred Qualifications? But we have both Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications. The instruction says use headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to map content accordingly.
We could treat "Requirements" as Minimum Requirements. "Qualifications" as Preferred Qualifications. "Skills" maybe not explicitly listed; we have some skill-like items: ability to differentiate among colors, DFSS Green Belt Certified, etc. Could put under Skills.
"Benefits": we have benefits description paragraph referencing benefits URL. That's specific enough? It says "A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee." That's somewhat generic but still mentions benefits. It's not placeholder like "varies". It's specific enough to include a Benefits section.
"Pay": we have compensation/wage range paragraph: "Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law."
That's specific enough to include Pay section.
"Schedule": we have "This role is not remote/hybrid." and "10% Travel". Also location. Could be considered schedule? Not exactly schedule but maybe we can include under Schedule: mention not remote/hybrid, 10% travel, location. The instruction says include Schedule section only if posting actually states them. It does state travel percentage and remote/hybrid status. So we can include Schedule.
Now we need to avoid duplicating lines. Also need to remove boilerplate like EEO etc. Also remove "About Us" maybe we can incorporate into About the role? But we have separate About Us paragraph that is more generic marketing. Could be considered part of About the role? Might be redundant. But we need to preserve ALL substantive information; we cannot invent or summarize away detail. The About Us paragraph is substantive? It's generic marketing but still part of posting. Should we include it? The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. About Us is not boilerplate; it's descriptive. Could be included under About the role or maybe a separate section like "About the Company". But we only have allowed headings list; we could put it under About the role (makes sense). However we already have About the role from job description paragraph. We could combine both into About the role section.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So we will not include "R&D Chemist" as heading.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
We'll produce something like:
About the role
The R&D Chemist position for the Light Industrial Maintenance Commercialization Team supports new product development and existing business for Light Industrial Maintenance coating products. This position is accountable for contributing to projects to support the business. Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships. This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141. 10% Travel. At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us.
But that mixes benefits and about us. Might be too long but okay. Better to separate sections: About the role (job description), Responsibilities, Requirements (minimum), Qualifications (preferred), Skills (maybe color differentiation, DFSS Green Belt), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to ensure we don't create sections with filler. Each must have real content. Let's extract specifics: About the role: The initial paragraph (job description) plus maybe location and travel. We'll keep that. Responsibilities: bullet list: - Participate and lead key parts of New Product Development and Maintenance of current products for multiple end use customers - Appropriate selection of raw materials, paint making and testing, data analysis and application of paint formulation/knowledge to product specifications and performance requirements as defined by the appropriate Marketing team - Accurate documentation and presentation of lab results and technical information - Frequent and direct interaction with Marketing, Manufacturing, and various support groups to ensure the successful commercialization and maintenance of products - Develop more in depth technical and business knowledge regarding paint products - Proactively manage and drive raw material substitute and consolidation projects - Plan, schedule, execute work, analyze results and make recommendations based on those results - Identify potential Continuous Improvement opportunities and drive necessary actions for implementation - Other responsibilities, such as mentoring will be determined based on the experience of the selected individual We need to put each as- .
Requirements (Minimum Requirements):
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status)
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (“STEM”) field
- Minimum of 1 year of chemical formulation experience
- Experience in scale-up procedures for manufacturability
- Experience developing products for architectural markets
- Paint industry knowledge and awareness
Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications):
- Bachelors in Chemistry
- Minimum of 1 year of architectural paint or coatings formulation experience
- DFSS Green Belt Certified
- Ability to be able to differentiate among colors
Skills: maybe we can pull out skill-like items: ability to differentiate among colors (already in preferred), DFSS Green Belt Certified (certification), maybe "Proactively manage and drive raw material substitute and consolidation projects" is more responsibility. Could also include "Experience in scale-up procedures for manufacturability" etc. But those are already in requirements. Skills section may be thin. Perhaps we can combine some skill items: "Ability to differentiate among colors", "DFSS Green Belt Certified". That's enough for a Skills section.
Benefits: paragraph about benefits URL.
Pay: compensation/wage range paragraph.
Schedule: statements about not remote/hybrid, 10% travel, location (maybe location already in About the role). But we can include schedule: "This role is not remote/hybrid. 10% travel required." Also location maybe.
We must avoid duplicating location if already in About the role. But it's okay to repeat? The instruction says remove duplicated lines. So we should not duplicate same sentence. We already have location and travel in About the role. So for Schedule we could just mention "This role is not remote/hybrid." and maybe "10% travel" but that's duplicate. Better to not include Schedule if it's duplicate. However the instruction says include Schedule section only if posting actually states them. It does state them, but we already used them in About the role. Could we still include Schedule with just the statement "This role is not remote/hybrid." and "10% travel"? That would duplicate content from About the role. The instruction says remove duplicated lines. So we should avoid duplication. Perhaps we can move location/travel to Schedule and keep About the role more generic without those details. Let's see: About the role originally includes location and travel. We could keep About the role as a brief summary without location/travel, then put location/travel in Schedule. That avoids duplication.
Thus:
About the role: The R&D Chemist position for the Light Industrial Maintenance Commercialization Team supports new product development and existing business for Light Industrial Maintenance coating products. This position is accountable for contributing to projects to support the business. Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.
Schedule: This role is not remote/hybrid. 10% travel required. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.
That seems good.
Now Benefits: we have