Lead Chemist

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.

We are looking for a highly motivated Lead Chemist in our Reservoir and Drilling Chemicals (RDC) RD&E group located in Sugar Land, Texas. The Lead Chemist will provide chemical solutions to our customers and lead new product development related to the Well Construction (cementing & drilling) product lines. The Lead Chemist will also support field evaluation at customer sites, manufacturing and supply chain support, and customer-facing technical support. The ideal candidate is highly versatile, communicates effectively, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

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 is passionate about growth.

- The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best.

- Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:

- Perform work in a safe manner while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

- Deliver innovative solutions to customer problems related to Cementing & Drilling applications.

- Develop new Cementing & Drilling products through synthesis, formulation, and testing.

- Manage mid-high complexity projects once established.

- Support entire product life cycle, including both laboratory and field technical support.

- Communicate technical recommendations or test results to a wide range of audiences including internal and external customers.

- Work effectively in a team environment with cross-functional members.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Geology, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or related fields with 5+ years of experience; or M.S. in Chemistry, Geology, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related fields with 7+ years of experience; or a B.S. with 9+ years of experience.

- Experience with drilling fluids additives for Oil and Water based drilling fluids.

- Experience formulating products for the oil and gas or related industries.

- Ability to operate independently and as a part of a high-functioning team.

- Ability to work with business counterparts to support our customers and new technology adoption.

- Demonstrated expertise in driving multiple initiatives to completion with quick, impactful results..

- Immigration sponsorship not available for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in well construction and completion (application, formulation and/or testing).

- Strong problem-solving skills and track record of successful innovation in the form of conference papers and/or patents.

- Product development experience with taking a product from lab scale to commercial scale.

- Prior experience with mentoring and training other scientists.

- Detail orientated and excellent time management skills

- Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both within and outside the business.

Physical Demands:

- Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing

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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