R&D Application Engineer

The Lubrizol Corporation; Shottlegate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leader

Inclusive culture

Competitive pay & benefits

Global career mobility

Sustainable projects

Job summary

Lubrizol in Hazelwood, UK is seeking a Technology Operational Excellence R&D System Application Engineer to configure and continuously improve our LIMS platform. You will translate approved requirements into robust, scalable laboratory solutions while collaborating with global stakeholders to ensure data quality and process standardization.

You will design laboratory workflows, templates, reports and dashboards, establish data standards, and develop training materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, data science, chemistry, or a related technical or scientific discipline.
• At least one year of laboratory environment experience configuring or supporting LIMS/ELN/data workflow or low-code/no-code platforms.
• Understanding of laboratory workflows, scientific data, test methods, measurements, samples, results, and data-quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain LIMS functionality, translating business requirements into scalable platform solutions.
• Design and implement laboratory workflows, forms, templates, reports, dashboards, test methods, and supporting data structures.

Skills

LIMS configuration

Python

Laboratory workflows

Data quality

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Chemistry

Tools

LIMS platform

ELN

Job description

Shape the Future with Us.

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.

As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world surrounding you.

Location: Hazelwood, UK

Job Type: Permanent – 4 days on site / 1 day flexible

Reporting Line: Senior Director, Technology Operational Excellence (US)

How You'll Make An Impact

As the Technology Operational Excellence R&D System Application Engineer, you'll configure, deliver, and continuously improve our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) platform. Working with Business Process Owners, Process Architects, Information Technology platform teams, developers, and external vendors, you'll translate approved requirements into robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions for scientific and laboratory processes.

In This Role, You Will

• Configure and maintain new and production functionality within LIMS, translating approved business requirements into scalable and supportable platform solutions.
• Design and implement laboratory workflows, forms, templates, reports, dashboards, test methods, uploaders, and supporting data structures.
• Establish and maintain configuration standards, technical documentation, and best practices, keeping designs current through continuous improvement and platform lifecycle updates.
• Define and implement laboratory data standards and direct the technical design and maintenance of test methods, measurement structures, uploaders, and reporting outputs.
• Develop training materials and train, coach, and mentor global Data Stewards to strengthen adoption, data quality, and stewardship capability.
• Troubleshoot platform configuration issues and deliver break fixes, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to simplify configuration, improve usability, increase operational efficiency, and report adoption, utilization, and efficiency measures for deployments.
• Serve as the technical expert for scientific and laboratory process configuration, escalating infrastructure, security, access, integration, release management, and business process design matters to the appropriate owners.

Required Qualifications That Enable Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, data science, chemistry, or a related technical or scientific discipline.
• At least one year of laboratory environment experience configuring or supporting scientific, laboratory, LIMS, Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), data workflow, or low-code/no-code platforms.
• Understanding of laboratory workflows, scientific data, test methods, measurements, samples, results, and data-quality expectations.
• Experience with Python or a similar coding or scripting language, with a strong understanding of code logic and structured problem solving.
• Ability to translate requirements into clear technical configurations using analytical and logical thinking.
• High attention to data quality, data structures, master data discipline, and repeatable ways of working.
• Confidence working with configuration logic, workflows, constraints, triggers, templates, uploaders, reports, and dashboards.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex application issues and identify practical, sustainable fixes.
• Experience working with a global team.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work. This role supports scientific and laboratory processes through computer-based platform configuration and collaboration with global stakeholders. We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to 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.

Benefits That Empower You

• Work in a respected, industry-leading multinational company within Berkshire Hathaway.
• A culture of accountability, empowerment, inclusion, and diversity.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development, learning, and global career mobility.
• Meaningful work contributing to sustainable and innovative chemical solutions.

#LBZEU

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.