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About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is committed to enabling a sustainable future. Our unmatched science unlocks immense possibilities at the molecular level, driving sustainable and measurable results to help the world Move Cleaner, Create Smarter and Live Better. Our solutions are used by people every day, improving billions of lives around the world.
We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.
Lubrizol Additives is a pioneering global supplier of specialty chemicals including additives for engine oils, driveline applications, gasoline and diesel fuel, other transportation related fluids and industrial lubricants. Long a leader in our industry, our products play a key role in delivering reliability, efficiency or wellness to our customers end users supporting Lubrizol’s mission of improving lives.Our enabling technologies combined with today’s advanced hardware help reduce harmful particulate matter, carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide emissions and through measurable benefits in fuel economy, directly contribute to reductions in carbon dioxide emissions.We are looking for top talent to help inspire new ideas, create opportunities, and enable the advancement of innovative technologies. We offer abundant opportunities for career growth in a challenging, collaborative environment.The Lubrizol Corporation is looking for a highly motivated Research Chemist at our location in Wickliffe, Ohio.
Summary of Role:
The Chemical Synthesis Department within R&D supports Lubrizol by invention & synthesis of new specialty-chemicals and technical support of existing products.
Research Chemists are responsible for invention, design, synthesis, and preliminary performance evaluations of additives with unique performance characteristics which meet or exceed constantly evolving application requirements.
Successful candidates will have the capacity to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams consisting of chemists, process development engineers, formulators, and business and marketing representatives.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal) are essential. Candidates should have (or will soon complete) a Ph.D. in chemistry. Postdoctoral and/or Industrial experience is a plus but not required.
Essential Job Functions:
- Invent, design, characterize and develop new polymers
- Develop structure-performance relationships
- Perform independent research in a multidisciplinary environment on complex issues
- Utilize advanced chemical knowledge, data, modelling and statistics to solve technical challenges
- Work with business teams and/or customers to develop innovative new technology
- Document, interpret and communicate results to colleagues, sponsors and customers
- Follow safe laboratory practices
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Ph.D. in chemistry or polymer science (Post-Doctoral or Industrial experience is considered a plus)
- Experience in the synthesis and characterization of organic and polymeric compounds
- Track record of innovative thinking and accomplishments
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a multidisciplinary environment
- Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills
If you’re interested in the position, we encourage you to apply. Lubrizol is always looking for candidates who embody our cultural beliefs in everything they do. If you’re All In, Lead Decisively, Take Action, Think External, and can Be Courageous, Lubrizol could be the place for you.
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