FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of the Data Scientist/Statistician role at Lubrizol?
The primary responsibility is delivering ML/AI systems to enable product development, deployment, and manufacturing, along with providing data science and statistics consulting services to the Lubrizol technical community.
What educational qualifications are required for this position?
A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in statistics, data science, or a closely related field such as biostatistics, chemometrics, or operations research is required.
What statistical methods should applicants be familiar with?
Applicants should have a solid understanding of statistical methods and applied experience in areas such as Design of Experiments (DOE), multivariate data analysis methods (e.g., PLS, DA, PCA), measurement system analysis, and process capability assessment.
Is experience in machine learning or AI algorithms necessary for this role?
While experience with machine learning or AI algorithms is a plus, it is not necessarily required.
What programming languages are preferred for this position?
Experience writing complex code in Python, R, or SAS is preferred for this position.
Does Lubrizol value experience in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies?
Yes, experience or formal training in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies is considered a plus.
What visualization tools should candidates be familiar with?
Familiarity with visualization tools such as MS Power BI is a plus for this position.
What qualities are important for candidates applying for this role?
Important qualities include strong deductive reasoning skills, strong interpersonal skills, creativity, curiosity, and the ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly.
Does Lubrizol have experience in the chemical manufacturing sector?
Yes, applied experience working in the chemical manufacturing and batch/continuous processing industries is considered a plus.
How does Lubrizol approach diversity in its recruitment process?
Lubrizol values diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences and seeks to create a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process.
What cultural beliefs does Lubrizol encourage in its employees?
Lubrizol encourages its employees to be All In, Lead Decisively, Take Action, Think External, and Be Courageous.