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.

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Scientist I - Greases . We whole-heartedly 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.

In this position. the Scientist will support development of new grease products for Valvoline's next generation of products including automotive, heavy duty, industrial, and electrical vehicle (EV) applications. The Scientist will support our lead grease formulator for product development by completing lab blends, designed experiments, rheology/analytical testing, specialized performance testing and analysis/reporting of generated data. They will participate in a zero-incident safety culture by following safety procedures, PPE requirements and chemical hygiene plans.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Complete lab blends and designed experiments to develop and evaluate the performance of grease products

• Monitor production batch quality data, enter data into digital quality system and generate reports

• Develop procedures for and execute scale up operations for pilot plant grease production

• Develop and maintain test procedures to stay current industry and aligned with industry standards

• Training and task oversight of contract scientists and interns

• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering (Chemistry, Biology or related field is preferred)

• Hands-on working experience in an analytical laboratory is required

• Working knowledge of benchtop testing techniques and industry standards (ASTM) is preferred

• Strong chemical lab work aptitude, analytical skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and good team working skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• This role’s primary work environment is in the laboratory requiring standing and manipulating laboratory equipment and materials. Ability to lift 35 pounds is required.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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*

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position

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: 1042