Job Title: Physical Scientist
Location: Hazelwood (UK)
Company: Lubrizol
Job Type: Full time
Join Lubrizol – Where Science Meets Innovation
1. Drive scientific innovation with high-level impact and visibility.
2. Join a global organization that’s big enough to offer career progression, yet agile enough for your expertise to be recognized and felt.
3. Advance Technology – Apply physical chemistry to support cutting-edge projects in different exciting domains.
4. Competitive salary and benefits
5. Enjoy a cross-departmental role to be based at our Hazelwood, UK site.
About the role
As a Physical Scientist at Lubrizol, you’ll join a dynamic R&D team where your expertise in applied chemistry will directly contribute to the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies and solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply physical and chemical principles to real-world challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and support business-critical projects. From advancing corrosion and e-mobility initiatives to generating intellectual property and partnering with internal teams, you’ll play a vital role in shaping innovation and delivering impactful results across the organisation.
About you
You bring a strong foundation in physical chemistry, a passion for applied science and a continuous improvement mindset based on Artificial Intelligence, potential for automation, and digitalisation. You’re analytical, collaborative, and eager to contribute to cross-functional teams. Your ability to communicate complex concepts and generate meaningful insights sets you apart.
You will also bring:
6. A degree in physical chemistry or a related scientific field
7. Experience in applied chemistry within industrial or research environments
8. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
9. An interest in AI, automation, and digitalisation
10. Ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams
11. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
12. A passion for innovation, mentoring, and continuous learning
What we offer:
13. Develop your professional career with a highly respected, industry-leading, multinational company that is part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
14. Become part of a culture that is based on accountability and empowerment and which values diversity and inclusivity.
15. A competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Working at Lubrizol
For nearly 100 years, Lubrizol has been at the forefront of innovation, delivering breakthrough solutions that advance mobility, improve well-being, and enhance modern life. This progress is driven by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.
At Lubrizol, we invest in our people and expect the same level of ownership and commitment in return. Our employees are empowered to shape their careers, contribute to strategic goals, and collaborate in an inclusive, high-performing culture.
We win because we bring science-based solutions to industry-leading organizations across the globe.
We win because we deeply understand our customers and deliver innovative chemistry with differentiated value.
We win because of our inclusive culture and our incredible talent.
We win because of you.
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