Senior Scientist

Lubrizol; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational chemical company in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Scientist to drive innovation in chemical design and synthesis. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in synthetic chemistry, expertise in synthetic projects, and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include optimizing processes, developing innovative solutions, and mentoring junior team members. This role offers a competitive salary and career growth opportunities within a global organization.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Opportunities for continuous learning

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in synthetic chemistry with post-doctoral or industrial experience.
• Proven ability to solve technical challenges using scientific logic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for global teamwork.
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead synthetic projects, optimize processes for commercialization.
• Develop structure-performance relationships guiding innovation.
• Impact product development and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Mammalian Cell Culture

Biochemistry

Assays

Protein Purification

Research Experience

Next Generation Sequencing

Research & Development

cGMP

Cell Culture

Molecular Biology

Flow Cytometry

Education

PhD in synthetic chemistry

Tools

IT tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Chemdraw)

Job description

• Drive innovation in chemical design and synthesis with high-level impact and visibility.
• Join a global organization that's big enough to offer career progression yet agile enough for your expertise to be recognized and felt.
• Invent the future: develop new specialty chemicals and support technical solutions that advance mobility, sustainability and modern life.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Enjoy working based at our Hazelwood Derbyshire site.

About the role

As a Senior Scientist within Lubrizols Chemical Design and Synthesis department you'll play a pivotal role in inventing and developing molecules with unique properties to meet evolving business needs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on creativity, problem‑solving and collaboration in a global research environment.

You will lead synthetic projects, optimize processes for commercialization and develop structure‑performance relationships to guide innovation. Your work will directly impact product development, sustainability initiatives and technical support for existing products.

About you

You bring strong expertise in synthetic chemistry and a passion for driving scientific innovation. You're analytical, adaptable and skilled at managing multiple projects while mentoring junior team members.

You will also bring:

• PhD in synthetic chemistry with post‑doctoral or industrial experience.
• Proven ability to solve technical challenges using scientific logic and creativity.
• Track record of innovative thinking and accomplishments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for success in a global multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in IT tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Chemdraw or equivalent).

Experience with the following is a plus:

• High‑throughput chemistry and automation.
• Machine learning applications in chemistry.
• Modelling and statistical analysis.
• Process development scale‑up and troubleshooting plant processes.

Why Lubrizol

• Develop your professional career with a highly respected industry‑leading multinational company that is part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
• Become part of a culture that is built on accountability and empowerment and which values diversity and inclusivity.
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration and benefits package and opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.

Working at Lubrizol

For nearly 100 years Lubrizol has been at the forefront of innovation delivering breakthrough solutions that advance mobility, improve well‑being and enhance modern life. This progress is driven by the expertise, passion and commitment of people like you.

At Lubrizol we invest in our people and expect the same level of ownership and commitment in return. Our employees are empowered to shape their careers, contribute to strategic goals and collaborate in an inclusive high‑performing culture.

We win because we bring science‑based solutions to industry‑leading organizations across the globe.

We win because we deeply understand our customers and deliver innovative chemistry with differentiated value.

We win because of our inclusive culture and our incredible talent.

We win because of you.

To find out more about Lubrizol and the department see the following links:

More about the Lubrizol Corporation

More about the Hazelwood Site

More about Chemical Design & Synthesis

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

• Laboratory Experience
• Mammalian Cell Culture
• Biochemistry
• Assays
• Protein Purification
• Research Experience
• Next Generation Sequencing
• Research & Development
• cGMP
• Cell Culture
• Molecular Biology
• Flow Cytometry

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1