Lab Technician - Lubricant Additives R&D

The Lubrizol Corporation; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

401(k) matching

Medical, dental & vision

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible work environment

Learning and development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation in Wickliffe, Ohio, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to advance lubricant additive technologies by generating high-quality data for product innovation and validation. You will conduct hands-on testing from sample prep through data reporting, collaborating with chemists and engineers to deliver timely results.

Responsibilities include following ASTM/ISO methods, planning schedules, validating data, and maintaining records in LIMS/Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Ability to interpret technical procedures and accurately follow detailed testing methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Ability to work independently after training while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility to support changing business and laboratory priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing from sample preparation through final data reporting, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality results.
• Execute testing in accordance with approved procedures and industry standards, including ASTM, CEC, ISO, and other applicable methods.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate test schedules to meet turnaround expectations and support product development and customer needs.
• Review and validate test data for accuracy, integrity, and completeness prior to reporting results.
• Maintain data records and upload results using Microsoft Excel, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and other internal applications.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 quality requirements through accurate documentation and adherence to laboratory processes.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment, testing processes, and operational issues while contributing to root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Partner with chemists, laboratory peers, and internal customers to communicate testing status, priorities, challenges, and results.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in all laboratory activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Independent work after training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Excel

Job description

The Lubrizol Corporation in Wickliffe, Ohio, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to advance lubricant additive technologies by generating high-quality data for product innovation and validation. You will conduct hands-on testing from sample prep through data reporting, collaborating with chemists and engineers to deliver timely results.

Responsibilities include following ASTM/ISO methods, planning schedules, validating data, and maintaining records in LIMS/Excel.