Senior Scientist - Molecular Design & Synthesis for Impact

The Lubrizol Corporation; Shottlegate; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Pension and retirement savings

Life assurance

Professional development

Flexible work environment

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation seeks a Senior Scientist – Chemical Design & Synthesis at the Hazelwood site near Derby, UK. You will lead synthesis projects, develop novel specialty chemicals, and drive from concept to commercialization with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in organic or polymer synthesis (or a PhD), excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and a track record of innovation within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry (or equivalent) with 8+ years of industrial experience in organic or polymer synthesis.
• PhD in Synthetic Chemistry with related post-doctoral/industrial experience.
• Strong lab experience in organic and/or polymer synthesis.
• Proven ability to solve technical problems through scientific reasoning and experimental design.
• Proven record of innovation and technical accomplishments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Invent, synthesize, and develop new molecules addressing business needs.
• Optimize chemical processes and support scale-up toward commercialization.
• Develop structure–performance relationships to guide decisions.
• Lead technical projects and act as Technical Leader for programs.
• Design and execute independent research to solve complex challenges.
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate experimental findings to stakeholders.
• Present scientific data at internal and external meetings.
• Mentor junior scientists and foster innovation and learning.
• Support sustainability initiatives and strategic R&D activities.
• Maintain safe laboratory practices and promote safety culture.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Polymer synthesis

Scientific reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry

PhD in Synthetic Chemistry

Tools

ChemDraw

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Lubrizol Corporation seeks a Senior Scientist – Chemical Design & Synthesis at the Hazelwood site near Derby, UK. You will lead synthesis projects, develop novel specialty chemicals, and drive from concept to commercialization with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in organic or polymer synthesis (or a PhD), excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and a track record of innovation within multidisciplinary teams.