Chemist
United States, Sugar Land
Other
Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.
ChampionX has an immediate opportunity for a Chemist in our RD&E team located in Sugar Land, TX. The Chemist role will work on new product development and technical support for reservoir/well intervention product lines. If you are a passionate professional that likes to work in an autonomous, hands-on environment, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits.
What’s in it For You:
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that’s passionate about growth.
The support of an organization that believes it’s vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
The opportunity to thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and empowers its employees through continuous improvement.
Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching and more!
What You Will Do:
Formulate and evaluate products used in the reservoir segment of the petroleum industry, with focus on stimulation.
Evaluate physical properties such as viscosity, density, pH, thermal stability, chemical compatibility, and other analytical testing.
Carry out performance testing under acidic and high temperature conditions.
Operate special laboratory equipment requiring a high degree of acquired skills.
Provide direct laboratory support to senior researchers for a variety of laboratory operations.
Manage low to mid complexity projects once established.
Interpret experimental data, and communicate results clearly to peers and project teams in written reports and oral presentation.
Duties may also include researching technical literature, maintaining laboratory databases, and preparing chemical samples.
Adopt and maintain our safety standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
BS degree in in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related fields with 3+ years of relevant experience, or MSc degree with 1+ year of experience
Demonstrated experience in a laboratory environment and ability to set up and operate special equipment following manufacturer’s instructions
Exhibit high attention to detail and quality service
Strong oral and written communication skills
Basic understanding of customers needs
Strong problem solving-skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with acidizing/surfactant testing
Product formulation/development experience
Experience performing tests with core floods, flow loops, or rheometers is a plus
Organic synthesis experience is a plus
Physical Demands:
Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
About Us:
ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.
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We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
Benefits
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Insurance
Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.
Learning Opportunities
Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.
Diverse and Inclusive
Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.
About Us
We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.
Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.
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