Technical Service Senior Scientist

The Lubrizol Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation in Singapore is seeking an APAC SEA LLS Technical Service Senior Scientist to provide regional technical service and support the Beauty & Home & Oral business across Southeast Asia.

You will lead customer projects, develop formulations, troubleshoot, train customers, and collaborate with regional teams to drive innovation and growth. Travel up to 30% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with 15+ years or MS/PhD with 10+ years in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Cosmetic Science.
• Experience in Beauty or Specialty Chemicals with R&D/formulation roles; Home Care and Oral Care a plus.
• Strong technical expertise in Beauty formulation development and ingredient technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Effective project management and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with the commercial team to prioritize resources and support strategic projects and opportunities.
• Lead technical engagements with key customers, providing formulation expertise and development solutions.
• Develop broad knowledge across Beauty, Home, and Oral segments.
• Design and interpret laboratory studies and formulation development to meet objectives.
• Deliver technical presentations, trainings, and workshops to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with regional/global teams to implement programs and accelerate execution.
• Monitor industry trends and market developments to identify growth opportunities.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and provide insights to internal teams.
• Build relationships with regional technical teams for knowledge sharing.
• Support new product launches, customer trials, and commercialization activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and updates.

Skills

Formulation development

Ingredient technologies

Problem solving

English communication

Project management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree

MS/PhD

Job description

Purpose

The APAC SEA LLS Technical Service Senior Scientist is responsible for regional technical service to support the growth of Lubrizol's Beauty & Home & Oral business across Southeast Asia.

• Provide timely, efficient, and effective technical support to key customers across Southeast Asia.
• Serve as the technical lead for strategic customer projects, driving innovation, customer satisfaction, and business growth.
• Proactively identify, initiate, and manage customer development projects while effectively balancing priorities across multiple business opportunities.
• Collaborate with commercial and regional teams to deliver customer-focused technical solutions and strengthen Lubrizol's market position.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Work closely with the commercial team to prioritize technical resources and support strategic customer projects and high-potential business opportunities.
• Lead technical engagements with key customers, providing formulation expertise, troubleshooting support, and application development solutions.
• Develop and maintain broad application knowledge across all Beauty & Home & Oral segments. Here Beauty includes skin care, sun care, makeup, skin cleansing and hair care.
• Design, execute, and interpret laboratory studies, formulation development, and performance evaluations to meet customer and business objectives.
• Troubleshoot formulation and application challenges, providing innovative and practical solutions that address customer needs.
• Deliver technical presentations, training programs, and workshops to customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with regional and global innovation teams to implement technical programs, share best practices, and accelerate project execution.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, competitive products, and market developments to identify growth opportunities and support innovation initiatives.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and market intelligence activities, providing technical insights and recommendations to internal teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional technical teams to facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support new product launches, customer trials, and commercialization activities to ensure successful market adoption.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular updates on project progress, technical findings, and customer feedback.

Requirements – Education, Experience, Skills

• Bachelor degree with minimum 15 years or advance degree (MS, Ph.D) with minimum 10 years of working experience. Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a related scientific discipline is a plus.
• Having the working experience in Beauty or Specialty Chemicals industry, having the role of R&D, formulation experience, or related science position. Home Care and Oral Care experience is a plus.
• Strong technical expertise in Beauty formulation development and ingredient technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Effective project management and prioritization skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a diverse, cross-cultural environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time within Southeast Asia and other regions as required.