Chemist

ChampionX • Sugar Land, TX

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About The Position

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!

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level