Research Scientist

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

• Treating everyone with care.
• Acting with unwavering integrity.
• Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
• Delivering on our commitments with passion.
• Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

Job Purpose

An exciting opportunity for an experienced R&D professional with strong background in synthetic organic chemistry to work on designing and synthesizing novel specialty components

How You Make an Impact (Job Accountabilities)

• Design and synthesis, scale of novel organic specialty molecules
• Develop and optimize synthetic processes through route development and process development
• Identify opportunities for patents and IP creation
• Maintain accurate experiment records, observations and results in the lab notebooks
• Support internal customer, competitive benchmarking of the products.
• Maintain compliance with EHS, quality and documentation standards
• Interpret complex analytical data (NMR, LCMS, GCMS, FTIR) to confirm the identity of components.

What You Bring to the Role (Job Qualifications / Education / Skills / Requirements / Capabilities)

• PhD, in organic chemistry, 1-2 years of industrial experience with lubricant background preferable but not necessary or MS with min 7 years of industrial experience

Competencies Desired

• Know-how of Synthetic chemistry
• Knowledge of Spectroscopic methods like GC/LCMS/NMR/FTIR
• Knowledge of Lubricant chemistry is preferred but not necessary
• Good communication, preparing laboratory reports, good interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements / Travel Requirements

• Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: Physical requirements
• Travel Requirements: 10% Travel

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

• Email: [email protected]

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 2656