Scientist Job | Organic Chemistry Job | Valvoline Careers
Are you looking for a rewarding Scientist job or a challenging Organic Chemistry Job that lets you drive real-world innovation? Valvoline India is hiring a Scientist II for its Maharashtra facility, offering you the opportunity to apply your expertise in organic chemistry, chemical process development, and lubricant technology. If you’re passionate about hands-on research, sustainable innovation, and professional growth, this could be your next big move in a thriving Valvoline career.
About Valvoline
Valvoline India combines over a century of chemical expertise with a commitment to technological advancement. As part of Valvoline careers, you’ll engage in global research networks, innovative process development, and real-world applications in lubricant chemistry, organic synthesis, and product formulation. This is more than just a Chemistry Job — it’s an opportunity to grow your Valvoline career with purpose and innovation.
Job Details
- Job Title: Scientist II
- Location: Maharashtra, IN, 421506
Job Purpose
As a Scientist II at Valvoline India, you’ll work on new product development, process improvement, and laboratory innovation. This Scientist job involves advancing research in organic and lubricant chemistry to create next-generation solutions that strengthen Valvoline’s R&D leadership. You’ll contribute to breakthrough projects that enhance efficiency, safety, and performance across products.
Responsibilities
- Understand the project requirements and perform a Literature search using SciFinder, and other methods like STN, journal search, etc.
- To perform all sorts of reactions with hazardous/Non-hazardous reaction chemicals in the laboratory safely for the development of products. To perform high-pressure reactions both at the small and kilogram scale.
- Process development and process optimization of the lead molecule, a cost reduction approach.
- Hands-on experience in Gas chromatography, high-pressure liquid chromatography, Liquid chromatography, mass spectroscopy, and Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
- Proper handling and taking care of Laboratory equipment, which includes maintenance, and dealing with vendors for annual maintenance contracts.
- Vendor scouting for chemicals procurement, price reduction, and working closely with the procurement team.
- Write review reports summarizing the data.
- Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.
Requirements
- Master of Science in organic chemistry/ M.Tech in oils, fats, and Lubricant chemistry/PhD in organic chemistry.
- Candidates with lubricant chemistry backgrounds are preferred but not mandatory.
- Postgraduate students should have industrial experience of a minimum of 8 years.
- After a PhD with a minimum of 2-4 years of industrial experience or 1-2 years of postdoctoral experience.
- Synthetic chemistry knowledge.
- Knowledge of Spectroscopic methods like GC/LC-MS/NMR/Cyclic voltammetry.
- Knowledge of Lubricant chemistry is preferred but not mandatory.
- Good communication, preparing laboratory reports, and good interpersonal skills.
Why Join Valvoline Careers?
Valvoline is a trusted global leader in lubricant technology and chemical innovation, offering professionals an inclusive and collaborative environment to advance their Chemistry careers. Joining Valvoline careers means working with passionate scientists to develop sustainable and high-performance solutions. At Valvoline India, you’ll gain hands-on experience, contribute to cutting-edge R&D projects, and play a vital role in shaping the future of organic chemistry and chemical engineering applications.
