Pros
Lubrizol is where you have a career not just a job. My group is different from others within the company. Sure mid-level managers try to take credit for your accomplishments but overall if you work hard, show initiative & creativity, act and dress professionally, you will be rewarded. It is a great place to learn. We have many, many very knowledable research people. Ask questions, be open and you can learn almost anything your heart desires; polymer physics, analytical methods, polymer chemistry, application development, synthesis,.... The list goes on and on. Customer interaction. I get to speak and interact and theach customers on a daily basis. Travel opportunities are there although somewhat less the last two years due to cost cutting. I have been all over Europe, Latin, South and North America. Senior management is very fiscally conservative which fits my personal lifestyle well. That bodes well for the company's long term fiscal health and that of our defined-benefit pension plan.
Cons
Depends on the job. Our marketing group is clueless and not too bright with the exception of the senior manager and the director. Technical people on the other hand are some of the best and brightest in the business. Marketing expects their people to live here and work 24/7.