Valvoline Global Operations

Staff Scientist

LocationLexington, KY
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Why Valvoline Global Operations?


Valvoline Global is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. Established in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, claiming our position as The Original Motor Oil. As an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions.

Our corporate values of care, integrity, passion, unified, and excellence shape everything we do. Living out our values is what makes our company, our employees, our partners, our customers, and the communities we serve great.


When you join Valvoline Global, you join a culture that is committed to: treating all people with care, operating with integrity, striving for excellence in everything we do, showing passion about delivering on our commitments, and being unified in all our enterprise endeavors.


Careers for the Driven

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Staff Scientist. We wholeheartedly adopt a ‘never idle' mindset. We also know that outstanding service begins and ends with our employees. So, we’re looking for good people to join our team. You bring your skills, talents, and drive. We will give you a great place to work, a competitive salary and benefits, and the resources and support to develop and advance within our global company.

Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. This position will operate 5 days a week Monday-Friday at our Lab in Lexington, KY*


How You’ll Make an Impact

The Staff Scientist will support development of Valvoline motorsports products, both bespoke and purchased finished goods, including engine oils, transmission fluids, or other related products. Conduct necessary testing to assess quality and performance of new formulations as requested by formulators. Blend bespoke products as directed and test requested physical properties, saving the data to the laboratory information management system. Compile and analyze data as directed by formulators with an eye toward identifying trends within the data. Act as technical point of contact for other entities engaged in blending Valvoline racing products, providing expertise and day-to-day support of new recipes, and ensuring our quality expectations.


In the role, you would be responsible for:

Blend new additives, base oils and other raw materials for as directed while monitoring performance and quality.
Conducts performance and quality testing as directed to assess new products performance versus expectations
Create and submit necessary documentation for shipping prototype products globally
Generate product data via lab, bench, engine or field testing into the laboratory information management system and complete analysis as directed
Establish and grow a strong external network of collaborators in the racing industry, academia, government laboratories, and suppliers.
Provide technical support for field or on-track testing as required
Provide technical support to race teams, suppliers, sanctioning bodies, etc. as required
Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time at its sole discretion.


What You’ll Need

Minimum Bachelor of Science. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
5 years minimum of direct experience in an analytical chemistry lab
Background in fundamental organic chemistry
Strong background in analytical chemistry including equipment, data generation, and presentation
Computer Skills - specifically Excel, Power Point, SAP and QC software
Collaborative skills to advance projects both internally and externally
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Travel is required to perform some responsibilities of the position
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.


What Will Set You Apart

Background in lubricants is preferred
Experience in tribology and lubricant product development
Interest or background in motorsports
Statistical skills
Familiarity with engine and/or transmission hardware and design


Benefits That Drive Themselves

Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
HSA and flexible spending accounts
401(k)
Incentive opportunity
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement Adoption assistance

Valvoline Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Are you good at what you do? Join us.


The Company has put a process in place to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1-800-Valvoline or email 1-800Valvoline@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.


Requisition ID: 973


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