Intro: Lubrizol Personal and Home Care innovation would not be possible without our brilliant scientists and researchers. This is the latest in a series of profiles of the people behind our products.

Scientist: Steven Smith

Title: Field Application Manager

Years with Lubrizol: 34 years

Location: Brecksville, Ohio

Education: Steven earned a degree in animal sciences from The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

Years of experience: 26 years

Focus: Lubrizol Life Science Beauty skin cleansing innovation with a focus on applications and technical service.

Recent accomplishments: Steven was a key part of the development and launch team for a new polymer launching in 2024, where he was responsible for testing the design submissions, formulations and performance of the final commercial version. He is also a past recipient of the Lubrizol Founders Award for customer excellence through technical service and formulation support related to the launch of Carbopol^® Aqua SF-1 polymer into the global personal cleansing market.

Quote: I am blessed and proud to have had multiple career opportunities in my 34-year career with the Lubrizol team. Customer service and personal care customer application support is one of Lubrizol’s strongest assets and continues to set Lubrizol Life Science apart from our competition in the global personal care industry.

Meet the Minds: Steven Smith