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Staff Scientist

United States, Lexington · Job Posted January 10, 2026
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Job Description

The Staff Scientist provides technical leadership for North American and global specialty grease formulation, guiding the development and advancement of differentiated grease technologies. This role leads and supports projects focused on identifying new formulation technologies and performance claims, while serving as a technical advisor to international regions on grease performance criteria, application requirements, and product selection. The Staff Scientist is the technical owner of grease product information, including Product Information Sheets, technical documentation, and application recommendations, and provides expert guidance to scientists and technical support engineers. This role also plays a key part in fostering a zero-incident safety culture by continuously improving laboratory methods and procedures and leading by example through strict adherence to PPE requirements, safety protocols, and chemical hygiene plans.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage the Americas Grease & Industrial Fluids team (currently 2 direct reports), set priorities, allocate resources, and deliver on the regional NSD programs and Innovation Master Plan
  • Lead the formulation development and commercialization of high-performance greases and industrial fluids for OEM, Aramco Affiliate, and retail channels
  • Provide global support to strategic motorsports teams (e.g., Formula 1, Hendrick, McLaren) develop technologies to improve vehicle performance and translate promising developments to commercial applications
  • Represent Valvoline with ASTM, NLGI, STLE, conferences, and approved media engagements to influence standards and elevate the credibility of the Valvoline brand
  • Continuously improve lab methods, SOPs, and compliance (PPE, chemical hygiene), modeling a zero-incident safety culture
  • Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Minimum B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field required
  • 3+ years of experience in analyzing aqueous samples utilizing chromatography equipment and/or previous experience supporting manufacturing in professional laboratory environments
  • Experience with development of analytical test methods, and laboratory methods a plus
  • Experience managing complex projects and working on tight deadlines
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills required
  • Multi-tasker and problem-solver
  • Attention to detail and desire to complete quality work products
  • Ability to work well with others and comprehend instruction quickly
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and laboratory best practices
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) a plus
  • Familiarity with Antifreeze/Coolant chemistries
  • Knowledge of ASTM
  • Familiarity with Engine/Cooling System hardware, operation, and design

Nice to have

  • Experience with development of analytical test methods, and laboratory methods
  • experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
  • Familiarity with Antifreeze/Coolant chemistries
  • Knowledge of ASTM
  • Familiarity with Engine/Cooling System hardware, operation, and design

What we offer

  • Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
  • Health Savings Account (with employer base deposit and match)
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
  • Incentive opportunity
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discounts
  • PTO Buy/Sell Options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption assistance
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