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[Apply on Sherwin-Williams’s careers site →](https://ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/job/2627349) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Sherwin-Williams](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/) / January 2027 Leadership Development Program R&D- Minneapolis ## Job description Sherwin-Williams is seeking motivated individuals who have a drive for research & development to join our R&D Leadership Development Program. This training program is designed to develop key skills and experience that will lead to a role in the Chemist track within our Performance Coatings Group, supporting one of our technical divisions which include Automotive, Coil, Industrial Wood, General Industrial, Packaging or Protective and Marine. The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a 8–12-month program that will expose participants to the various aspects of the Performance Coatings Group. Participants will spend the full program in one assignment that will provide a deep-dive experience in Research & Development. LDP participants will be in one position for the entire program until post program placement. Participants should be open to initial relocation for program and possible long-term relocation for post program positions. This position will start in January 2027 at our Minneapolis, Minnesota campus supporting the Performance Coatings Group. Following completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to apply for a post-program promotion as on the Chemist track. ## Responsibilities The Research & Development Leadership Development Program is an 8–12-month program designed to develop key skills and experience that will lead to a position within the Chemist track of our Performance Coatings Group, supporting one of our technical divisions. Knowledge of paint and coatings chemistry and formulation Experience testing methods and quality control using statistics software Understanding of commercialization, product, industry and segment Expertise in project management and reporting results and findings Opportunity to build relationships with supply chain and gain knowledge of plant operations Opportunity to build cross-functional partnerships with Sales, Marketing, Operations, & Technical Services to execute innovation strategy Opportunity to work alongside senior chemists ## Qualifications ### Minimum Qualifications Must have Bachelor’s degree in science or technical related field including but not limited to Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science and Corrosion Engineering by the start of this development program. ### Must have a minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale - Must have previous experience working on projects in a lab environment - Must be open to relocation based on business need for this position, and again for post program position and promotional opportunities - Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future - Must have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office Products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook) Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve materials from shelves,, floor stacks, and/or floor stacks, and/or pallet racking and lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100lbs occasionally ### Preferred Qualifications Have a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Material Science Have at least one (1) year of work experience managing projects Have previous Sherwin-Williams lab experience Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc. Have paint and coatings industry knowledge or experience Have prior work experience maintaining and analyzing data About Performance Coatings Group at Sherwin-Williams: The Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group supplies a broad range of highly-engineered solutions for the construction, industrial, packaging and transportation markets in more than 120 countries around the world. There are seven business units under the Performance Coatings Group, which include: Automotive Finishes, Coil Coatings, Engineered Polymer Solutions, General Industrial Coatings, Packaging Coatings, Protective & Marine, and Industrial Wood Coatings. The industrial markets we service include but are not limited to: Beverage & Food Cans, Furniture, Flooring, Cars, Airplanes, Marine, Oil & Gas, Electronics, Military and Appliances. Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 23, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 24, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 31, 2026 - Listed for: 8 days - Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States[Apply on Sherwin-Williams’s careers site →](https://ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/job/2627349) ## Hiring at Sherwin-Williams - Open jobs: 4,124 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Sherwin-Williams jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Sherwin-Williams ### [Marketing Communications Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/7f5c485776b6bd209daa/) Minneapolis, MN, United States ### [January 2027 Sales Leadership Development Program (Austin, TX)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/56528bc3f1221ed206f2/) United States ### [January 2027 Sales Leadership Development Program (Boston, MA)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/8f567e7f4cd85a6f2260/) United States ### [January 2027 Sales Leadership Development Program (Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, SC)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/8264120fcdb27062bfb6/) United States ### [January 2027 Sales Leadership Development Program (Dallas, TX)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/4a89662f06b8665483f2/) United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Program - Sales | January 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stanley-black-decker/jobs/0abd88e4a4affdfdd220/) Stanley Black & Decker · Towson, MD, United States ### [January 2027 Partial Hospitalization Internship](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/0ff6661f6801ab281890/) Universal Health Services · FRANKLIN, Massachusetts ### [January 2027 Partial Hospitalization Internship](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/cdd3811f0abe9174320a/) Universal Health Services · LOWELL, Massachusetts ### [Intermodal Operations Internship, January 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jb-hunt-transport-services/jobs/65e2455a8d05565f8d2b/) J.B. 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