Principal Chemist

ChampionX is seeking a Principal Chemist to support the Chemical Technologies segment in Sugar Land, Texas. This role will be a part of the Operational Innovation RD&E team which promotes product portfolio health and sustainability by leading continuous improvement efforts within the organization. Key areas of focus include reducing complexity of the global product portfolio, strengthening security of supply for key raw materials, and contributing to manufacturing process efficiencies that improve product profitability. As a member of a global team, the Principal Chemist will collaborate with RD&E application teams and functional counterparts in Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing, and other support functions. The associate will also support a portfolio of continuous improvement projects for Sugar Land RD&E.

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About ChampionX

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At ChampionX, 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.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.