Chemist

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a chemist, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, responsible for leading internal and external testing and analysis with accurate results as well as reports, sample preparation, initiative in lab routine affairs, HSE and lab equipment routine maintenance for ensuring safety and good housekeeping practices during daily operations, and external calibration and all facets of testing from sample preparation to reporting of result. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:

• Support the development and deployment technical managers by execute tests plan. Articulate and communicate testing issues to development or deployment technical managers to ensure the productivity. Provide simple on-site customer service technical support in backup of the deployment manager.
• Lead the planning, design, and execution of technical service or localization projects.
• Operate and maintain key pieces of test equipment for the R&D and Technical Service groups including: the PVT (Pressure Viscosity and Temperature) Instrument, miscibility, and ASHRAE test. Must have good dexterity for these last two tests in manipulating and sealing glass tubes after proper training.
• Operate and maintain standard lubricant laboratory test equipment  and analytic lab equipment, including: FTIR, GC/MS and ICP
• Conduct quality tests following work procedures and ASTM/GB methods.  Reference appropriate resource documents in LFE training manual and IW (test methods)
• Manage test data via Lubrizol internal software GBTRS/Rex. Understand and perform testing calculations; ability to identify and resolve incorrect calculations and process the calculations manually if necessary. Recognize data inconsistencies before uploading.
• Recognize validity of test data.  Notify development or deployment technical managers regarding non-conformances and be able to identify root causes of inconsistent test data.  Perform routine troubleshooting and repair on tests and equipment.
• Plot reference data on control charts.  Understand control charting and when to investigate potential issues.  Must be able to identify, troubleshoot, and work closely with development or deployment technical managers to resolve issues or problems.  Appropriately elevate the situation to development technical managers and/or customer when necessary.
• Recognize priority conflicts of testing; prioritize and communicate test schedules to development or deployment technical managers.  Run multiple tests at a time.
• Facilitate sample flow between work area and other areas in the department.  Communicate issues to appropriate person.
• Follow HSES procedures of laboratory to operate in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining good housekeeping practices and 5S in the work area. Requires use of appropriate PPE, Personal Protective Equipment, to fulfill safety requirements.
• Actively get involved with contributions to safety, housekeeping, environmental and process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications that Enables Your Success 

• College above in Chemistry background required.
• At least 5 years of chemistry lab experience required.
• Lubricant lab testing or third-party chemical testing lab experience preferred.
• Customer service or customer support experience preferred.
• Initiative and responsible attitude.
• Strong safety sense, time management, analytical and organizational Skills   
• Language - Fluent in English both written and verbal.
• Physical - Blend lubricants with additives and ensure the final formulations are within their design specification.

LOCATION: Shanghai Songjiang Site

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.  We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.