Lab Analyst

Lubrizol Corporation; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

401(k) match + Age‑Weighted DefinedCon

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays, vacation, and parental

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career and professional growth

Inclusive culture and community

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation is seeking a Lab Analyst to drive QC activities and support SWP, SOP, and method development within the lab. You will perform testing on raw materials, in-process, and finished goods, while documenting results in SAP and LIMS.

The role involves training new staff and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and process compliance. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely reporting, with a focus on ISO-like quality practices and continuous

Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemistry or related field or 5+ years in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with physical property testing, wet chemistry, or advanced instrumental techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong problem-solving and independent decision making.
• Proficiency with MS Office and instrument control software.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level QC services to customers and perform QC activities.
• Interface with cross-functional teams across corporate, supply chain, and operations.
• Report results and follow SWP/SOP processes.
• Perform tests on raw materials, in-process, finished goods, and samples.
• Document data in lab notebooks, SAP, and LIMS.
• Oversee training of new employees in lab skills.
• Assist in instrument qualification, method validations, and PMs.
• Write SWP/SOPs and test reports.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Instrument control

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in chemistry or related field

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Tools

LIMS

SAP QM modules

Lab notebooks / elog notebooks

Job description

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Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the transportation, industrial application, and consumer markets 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 around you.

Travel:None

Job Type: Full-time; Rotating Shift Schedule

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Lab Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving and performing all QualityControl (QC) Lab activities, including but not limited to all Standard Work Process (SWP), Management System, and analytical responsibilities. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:

• Provide internal and external customers with the highest level of customer service in responsiveness while performing QC activities.
• Interface with all corporate, commercial, supply chain, customer experience, and lab/operations personnel.
• Communicate between departments when reporting results and execute SWP/SOP in an exemplary manner.
• Perform all test methods without supervision within precision and accuracy standards.
• Prepare all solutions needed for testing.
• Perform testing on raw material, in-process, finished good, and miscellaneous samples.
• Document all data in corresponding laboratory notebook, SAP, LIMS as business needs dictate.
• Dispose of all chemicals safely.
• Perform required testing pertaining to customer complaints, discrepancies, & laboratory investigations.
• Report results to operations, in a timely manner.
• Review and approve laboratory results as needed.
• Assist in the performance of qualifications and validations of instruments, test methods, and basic PMs.
• Assist in writing SWP, SOPs, methods, protocols, and reports.
• Perform daily laboratory maintenance.
• Oversee the training of new employee’s basic laboratory skills and functions.
• Perform simple problem solving and participate in improving daily work.

Required Qualifications that Enables Your Success

• Associate degree in chemistry or a related technical field or 5+ years of experience in a laboratory environment in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of experience in a laboratory environment.
• Experience with one of the following analytical techniques:
  • Physical property testing.
  • Wet chemistry.
  • Advance instrumental analytical techniques.
• Highly self-motivated individual, focused on providing high quality laboratory data in an efficient manner, while exhibiting excellent workplace skills.
• Solid background in Microsoft Office and computer-based instrument control systems for analytical equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to make competent, independent, decisions in a timely manner to ensure excellent progress on assigned tasks.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple and or changing priorities with minimal to no supervision.
• Must possess the ability to interact effectively and professionally with internal customers, external customers, vendors, and various stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications that Drives you Forward

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
• 2+ years of industrial chemical manufacturing laboratory experience.
• Analytical experience with advanced instrumental techniques like GC, LC, ICP, and NMR.
• Analytical experience with wet chemistry and physical property testing.
• Experience with LIMS and SAP QM modules.
• Experience with proper usage and administration of Lab notebooks / elog notebooks.
• Experience with root cause problem solving techniques and tools.
• Experience with Statistical Quality Control methodologies.
• Experience working in ISO9001/14001/45001 environments.
• Experience with internal auditing.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) match + Age‑Weighted Defined Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and community engagement

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.

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