PhD or M.S. in Chemistry or related field with 2+ years of experience, or B.S. with 4+ years of experience.
Experience in synthetic chemistry, including small molecules or polymers.
Strong understanding of structure-property relationships for practical problem-solving.
Proven ability to develop innovative solutions in product formulation and development.
Skilled in collaborating with business counterparts to support customer needs.
Responsibilities
Promote and enhance safety standards while identifying improvement opportunities.
Conduct scientific research to advance technical knowledge and solve complex production-related problems.
Lead strategic innovation projects with potential global impact.
Develop novel chemistries and formulations tailored to customer requirements.
Create new testing and dispensing methods.
Analyze research data and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to responsibly deliver energy.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a global technology leader in energy innovation.
Engagement in high-impact projects with global reach.
Collaborative team environment with cross-functional members.
Training in waste management and minimization for hazardous materials.
Full Job Description
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 Principal Chemist located in Sugar Land, TX.This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.
What You Will Do:
Adopt, maintain and promote our safety standards, while identifying opportunities for improvement
Conduct theoretical or applied scientific research aimed at advancing technical knowledge and/or solving complex problems related to production, reservoir and/or midstream
Lead and execute strategic and transformation innovation projects with possible global reach and high impact on the business.
Develop novel chemistries/formulations to meet customer needs
Develop new testing and/or dispensing methods.
Analyze research data and prepare detailed reports and presentations
Drive the continuous improvement of our business to responsibly deliver energy.
Work effectively in a team environment with cross-functional members.
This role may involve management of or handling hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. As such, appropriate waste and waste minimization training will be required and tracked.
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree in Chemistry or related technical field: PhD or M.S. with 2+ years of experience, or B.S. with 4+ years of experience.
Experience in synthetic chemistry (small molecules or polymers) and advanced characteristic techniques
Deep understanding of structure property relationships and how to apply them to solve practical problems
Proven capability in developing innovative solutions, including but not limited to product formulation and development.
Ability to work with business counterparts to support our customers and new technology adoption.
Ability to analyze and interpret incomplete information.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to connect and interact with customers to clearly identify their needs and translate those needs into solutions.
Experience in transitioning product development from laboratory scale to pilot and production scale
Experience informal Design of Experiments and/or Data Analytics is a plus
Detail oriented 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
About ChampionX Corporation
ChampionX Corporation provides chemistry programs and services to the oil and gas industry. The company offers reservoir management, production and midstream chemicals, artificial lift, and automation technologies. ChampionX Corporation was formerly known as Apergy Corporation and changed its name to ChampionX Corporation in January 2020. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
