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# Chemist I - Product Support & Testing

- **Company:** Sherwin Williams
- **Location:** Bolton, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £31,683
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Applications, Microsoft SharePoint, Test Scripts
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5943238207

## About the Role

1. FORMAL EDUCATION

 * Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths.

 2. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

 * Previous experience working within a laboratory environment.
 * Must show strength in:
 + Time Management.
 + Problem Solving and Troubleshooting.
 + Communication (verbal and written).
 + Task Prioritisation and Execution.

 3. TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

 * Some form of evidence of practical aptitude/capability in current/previous roles or personal life
 * Must operate with a mindset of continuous improvement
 * Must have a clean valid driving license

## Description

Support product testing and evaluation activities through paint application, test specimen preparation and laboratory experimentation. Manage multiple projects, producing accurate test results, reports and presentations in line with project timelines and industry standards. Maintain application and testing equipment while ensuring compliance with quality, safety and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

 1. Application & Test Specimen Production

 * Management of paint/consumables for application sessions.
 * Maintenance of associated application equipment to a high standard.
 * Production of application plans including the preparation of test substrates.
 * Proficiency in the various methods of paint application (spray and hand-application).

 2. Project Responsibility

 * Support multiple small/medium sized projects, conducting experiments in line with standard operating procedures and project timelines. Communicate results with both written reports and verbal presentations to team members and line manager as agreed.
 * Use of computer applications to enable projects to run optimally (Microsoft Excel, Word, Sharepoint).
 * Communication through monthly team meetings and project updates to ensure timely completion.
 * Capability to work offsite at third-party facilities for small periods of time in support of projects.
 * Ability to establish project timelines.

 3. Task Management

 * Ability to operate independently within the bounds of technical procedures whilst also using initiative.
 * Communication within daily team meetings to relay task completion status.
 * Actively supports the training and development of other team members.

 4. Quality Focus

 * Working in compliance with international and industry specific test standards in support of projects.
 * Ability to use assessment and evaluation methods to provide test results and support test report conclusions.
 * Production of draft test reports and presentation of data in a clear and concise manner.
 * Understanding of and compliance with good health and safety practice.
 * General understanding of the principles of quality systems.

 5. Panel Management / Daily Equipment Monitoring

 * Daily checks on the exposure testing equipment to ensure they are maintained within specification.
 * Handling of test exposure panels to ensure exposure programs are executed correctly, on time and in full.
 * Interaction with third-party suppliers to ensure consumables levels are maintained and equipment servicing is undertaken.