LUBRICANT & ADDITIVES CHEMIST

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Lubricants & Lubricant Additives Chemist to Develop, Evaluate, and Optimize formulations for Automotive, Industrial, and Specialty Lubricants.

The role involves hands-on laboratory work, formulation design, testing, data analysis, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with production and sales teams having strong knowledge of base oils, additives, additives usage and manufacturing additives tribology, and ASTM test methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new formulations for Metalworking Fluids, Greases, and Specialty lubricants.
• Select appropriate base oils (Group I–V) and additive packages based on performance requirements.
• Optimize existing formulations to meet cost, performance, and regulatory targets.
• Evaluate synergistic effects of additive components (detergents, dispersants, VI improvers, anti-wear, EP, antioxidants, friction modifiers, etc.).
• Conduct physical and chemical testing following ASTM, BIS, and OEM standards.
• Perform tests such as viscosity, pour point, flash point, TBN/TAN, oxidation stability, corrosion tests, wear tests, foam, demulsibility, and shear stability.
• Evaluate additive treat rates and performance effects.
• Operate and troubleshoot various lab instruments.
• Manufacturing of various Additives for Engine, Hydraulic and Metal Working.

Q&A

• Monitor and ensure consistency of in-process and finished product quality.
• Prepare COA, product data sheets, and technical documents.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for quality issues and corrective actions.

Production & Technical

• Support Support scale-up from lab to plant batches.
• Collaborate with procurement for evaluating new raw materials and suppliers.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate formulations, test records, and batch data.
• Prepare SDS and TDS for new products.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8 years experience in lubricant formulation, additives, petroleum specialty chemicals.
• Strong understanding of base oils, additive chemistry, and tribology.
• Hands-on experience with ASTM test methods and laboratory instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Lubricants additive manufacturer
• Knowledge of metalworking fluids, emulsions, and specialty products.
• Experience in scale-up and plant troubleshooting.
• Additive chemistry
• Problem-solving & analytical thinking
• Laboratory testing & data interpretation
• Strong documentation and communication
• Project management
• Safety and compliance awareness