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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. 

The Clinical Research scientist is responsible to perform and assist clinical research projects to substantiate the performance of the active ingredients and finished formulation. This position works closely with the global and regional technical community, commercial team, and customers to carry out the in vivo studies and progress key projects towards desired financial results.

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Assist in defining or recommending the adequate protocol, methodology and equipment, to support the expected ingredient/formulation performance.
• Coordinate panelist recruitment and scheduling of their visits for the evaluation.
• Analyze, interpret, and draft the primary study report.
• Conduct research programs to understand skin specifics (related to age, phototype, ethnicity, etc) and best methods to support them.
• Understand and recommend cutting edge technology to demonstrate actives/formulations performance.
• Establish strong connection with its counterpart in the global R&D organization to ensure alignment on information exchange and collaboration.
• Follow Laboratory Document Control to maintain laboratory records, reports, and files.
• Analyze and suggest selected purchase equipment and drive the maintenance and service for in vivo lab.
• Assist in vivo manager to resolve administrative and technical problems.
• Maintain lab health and safety by participating regular safety inspections and adhering to safety standards.

REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or similar. 
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of individuals.

• Well-organized person, proactive, able to assume responsibilities and with good tolerance to change.
• Good English level (both oral and written).
• Experience in claim substantiation in vivo lab, especially for skin care, hair care/cleansing will be a plus.
• Experience in data analysis and/or computer vision will be a plus.
• Knowledge of GraphPad Prism and some image analysis software will be a plus.

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.