Motorsports Laboratory Scientist (Staff Scientist)

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

Valvoline Global is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. Established in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, claiming our position as The Original Motor Oil. As an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions.

Our corporate values of care, integrity, passion, unified, and excellence shape everything we do. Living out our values is what makes our company, our employees, our partners, our customers, and the communities we serve great.

When you join Valvoline Global, you join a culture that is committed to: treating all people with care, operating with integrity, striving for excellence in everything we do, showing passion about delivering on our commitments, and being unified in all our enterprise endeavors.

This role supports development of Valvoline motorsports products, both bespoke and purchased finished goods, including engine oils, transmission fluids, or other related products. Conduct necessary testing to assess quality and performance of new formulations as requested by formulators. Blend bespoke products as directed and test requested physical properties, saving the data to the laboratory information management system. Compile and analyze data as directed by formulators with an eye toward identifying trends within the data. Act as technical point of contact for other entities engaged in blending Valvoline racing products, providing expertise and day-to-day support of new recipes, and ensuring our quality expectations.

In this role you'll...

• Blend new additives, base oils and other raw materials for as directed while monitoring performance and quality.
• Conducts performance and quality testing as directed to assess new products performance versus expectations
• Create and submit necessary documentation for shipping prototype products globally
• Generate product data via lab, bench, engine or field testing into the laboratory information management system and complete analysis as directed
• Establish and grow a strong external network of collaborators in the racing industry, academia, government laboratories, and suppliers.
• Provide technical support for field or on-track testing as required
• Provide technical support to race teams, suppliers, sanctioning bodies, etc. as required
• Key internal interactions include Lexington, Mumbai, and Ashland Laboratories, Valvoline Marketing Team (for Requested Collateral), and Aramco R&D team
• Key external interactions include Aston Martin Formula 1 Team, Honda Racing Division, Hendrick Motorsports, Other VGO Supported Racing Teams, Component, Additive and Base Oil Suppliers, Chemical Suppliers, National Laboratories, and Research Universities
• Safety is our top priority, and the successful candidate must be willing to live and promote our safety culture

What you'll bring...

• Minimum B.S. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• 5 years direct experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory is required
• Background in fundamental organic chemistry is required, a background in lubricants is preferred
• Experience in tribology and lubricant product development is a preferred
• An interest in motorsports is a plus
• Strong background in analytical chemistry including equipment, data generation, and presentation
• Familiarity with engine and/or transmission hardware and design a plus
• Computer Skills - specifically Excel, Power Point, SAP and QC software
• Statistical skills are a plus
• Collaborative skills to advance projects both internally and externally

Valvoline Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Are you good at what you do? Join us.

The Company has put a process in place to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1-800-Valvoline or email 1-800Valvoline@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

 Requisition ID: 974 

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