Chemist

About Us

We create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry.

Infineum is a world leading formulator, manufacturer and marketer of petroleum additives for fuels and lubricants. Infineum additives are in 1 in 3 vehicles worldwide, and are designed to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and enable cleaner transportations. With production facilities worldwide and regional business and technology centres in the UK, US, Singapore and China, there has never been a better time to start a career at Infineum.

Infineum’s successes are built on the exceptional talents of our bright and highly skilled colleagues.

Infineum brings together individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, and thinking styles providing remarkably different talents, perspectives, life and career experiences. We recognise that a diverse talent base creates an environment rich with innovation. We’re looking for motivated colleagues to join us where you can participate in relevant and challenging projects and we can offer the right environment for a high-performance career.

Position Summary:     

This position is for a Chemists to join our lab operations group provide technical, logistical and laboratory support to our product development and customer technical support groups. 

In this role, you are the link between project leaders and our onsite operational teams and external service providers. You will be required to liaise with project leaders, understand their project needs, develop an operations plan and execute that plan. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across different segments of our lubricants business and work with project leaders around the globe. 

You will be responsible for scheduling small and large scale blending operations, managing the inventory of blend components, scheduling analytical, bench and engine tests at internal and external labs, and fulfilling customer requests. You will be responsible for upholding the quality and safety standards of Technology Operations. As you develop, you will be expected to be able to interpret test results, spot errors/trends and propose next steps for the work. You will also play a key role in defining best practice in our laboratories.

Key Outputs: What we can expect from you

• Proactively contribute to the high safety standard of the group, ensure samples are managed in line with Infineum's established safety management system
• Co-ordinate and ensure completion of discrete work elements. This includes: arranging package and oil blends, scheduling analytical and performance tests, and providing guidance to project leaders on the most efficient way to achieve their requirements.
• Liaise with internal groups and external service providers to ensure analytical, bench and engine testing are delivered to a high-quality standard and against established timelines.
• Contribute to lab improvement activities.
• Contribute to operations improvement activities onsite, including lab management and process development
• Provide flexible support to business-critical activities as required.

What you will gain from this role?

• Visibility of a wide range of technology areas and new ways of working
• Understanding of how additives and lubricants are formulated, and evaluated, to meet the performance requirements set by the automotive lubricants industry
• Opportunities to plan, lead and carry out discrete work elements
• Opportunities to broaden network and collaborate both inside and outside of Infineum
• Scope to grow the role in terms of increasing independence, coaching and mentoring, communication and collaboration 

A successful candidate is likely to have: 

• Strong commitment to safety and quality values 
• Established technical competency with a science background. 
• Good time management skills and the ability to drive work forward to meet targets and timelines.
• Capability to manage a complex work load, delivering across multiple projects at any one time
• Excellent communication skills 
• Attention to detail, and capability to scrutinise, evaluate and relay complex technical information
• Competent user of data analysis packages and word processing software

What we offer:

• The opportunity to learn and grow.  We believe there is no better way to learn than by doing, so from day one you will have the opportunity to make a real difference and develop the next generation of engine oil formulations that will power transportation of the future.
• Build an exciting career with an inclusive company that values everyone as an individual
• Exposure across several key global groups and the opportunity to work with people from around the world, gaining an understanding of a commercial business as a whole
• Competitive salary, medical and retirement benefits
• Community outreach activities & social clubs – Wellbeing, Inclusiveness & Diversity, Environmental, Sports
• Onsite subsidized restaurant and secure onsite parking

Infineum is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Infineum operates a flexible working policy and will work with colleagues to accommodate their needs wherever appropriate