About this role
<div><strong><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Shape the Future with Us.</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.</span></div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location: </strong>Brecksville, OH to start, and transitioning to Wickliffe, OH in 2028.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As Lubrizol approaches its centennial in 2028, our Wickliffe campus will become the unified home of Lubrizol’s <a href="https://www.lubrizol.com/company/news/2026/01/lubrizol-pledges-multi-million-dollar-investment">global headquarters</a>, integrating Lubrizol’s Brecksville site capabilities and employees to the Wickliffe campus.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time / Onsite</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Travel: </strong>Up to 20% Travel</span></p> <div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span>How You’ll Make an Impact</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>As the Senior Technical Service Scientist – Beauty & Home Care (North America), you will play a pivotal role in developing next-generation formulations that drive growth, solve complex customer challenges, and shape the future of the Beauty and Home Care market. Working at the intersection of science, innovation, and customer collaboration, you'll lead formulation development, influence product strategy, and partner with customers across North America to deliver high-performance solutions that stand out in the marketplace. If you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoy transforming ideas into commercial success, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>In this role you’ll:</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Lead formulation development and application research initiatives that support Beauty and Home Care growth across North America.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span>Provide technical </span><span>expertise</span><span> to sales and marketing teams through customer-focused product development, testing, and application support.</span></span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Serve as the primary formulation scientist and key technical contact for customer projects, ensuring successful execution and commercialization.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span>Identify</span><span> unmet customer needs, analyze competitor offerings, and apply Lubrizol technologies to develop differentiated solutions.</span></span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Partner with global and regional technical teams to create prototype formulations that support product launches and market strategies.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span>Build and </span><span>maintain</span><span> strong relationships with customer technical teams, providing troubleshooting </span><span>support</span><span> and </span><span>identifying</span><span> new business opportunities.</span></span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Deliver technical training, presentations, and educational sessions to customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Participate in customer meetings and collaborative project discussions to support market growth and strategic initiatives.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span>Manage multiple development projects simultaneously while </span><span>maintaining</span><span> clear communication on progress, timelines, and results.</span></span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span>Maintain </span><span>accurate</span><span> laboratory records and follow all safe laboratory practices and procedures.</span></span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Travel up to 20% domestically to support customer visits, product development activities, and commercialization efforts.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span>Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span>Bachelor’s or </span><span>Master’s degree in Chemistry</span><span>, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline from an accredited institution.</span></span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>10+ years of experience in Beauty and Home Care product formulation development, technical service, and performance testing.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span>Demonstrated experience supporting customer products and commercializing </span><span>new technologies</span><span> in a business-to-business environment.</span></span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Ability to travel up to 20% to support customer engagement and product commercialization activities.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to translate experimental results into practical customer solutions.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver technical presentations to diverse audiences.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Highly self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Proven ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and projects in both individual and team settings.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Strong documentation, laboratory recordkeeping, and organizational skills.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span>Proficiency</span><span> with Microsoft Office applications.</span></span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span>Your Work Environment</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span>Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with </span><span>appropriate PPE</span><span> provided</span></span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Occasional lifting or movement of materials</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span>Benefits that Empower You</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Health Savings Account (HSA)</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Flexible work environment</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Learning and development opportunities</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Career and professional growth</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Learn more at <a href="https://benefits.lubrizol.com/">https://benefits.lubrizol.com/</a>!</span></p> </div> </div> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="background-color:white;font-size:8.0pt;color:lightgray;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">#LI-CS1</span></p>