ChampionX has an immediate need for a Principal Chemist in our Production Chemical Technologies – Research, Development and Engineering (RDE) Asset Integrity Group located in Sugar Land, Texas.

The Principal Chemist will support new product development related to oilfield corrosion. The Principal Chemist will also support the development of new experimental products and digital solutions, field evaluation at customer sites, new product introduction, 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, and drives a safety-focused culture

• 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 improving safety

• Deliver innovative solutions to customer problems related to corrosion

• Develop new corrosion products through testing and formulation

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

• Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting and understanding laboratory and field test results that apply to the associated area

• 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.

• Detail orientated and excellent time management skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related technical field. Education and experience should fall in one of the following levels:

• BS and 5 years of experience, OR

• MS and 3 years of experience, OR

• PhD and up to 2 years of experience

Physical Demands:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Corrosion background is desired

• Prior experience with Electrochemistry techniques is desired

• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Proven innovator and problem solver

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.

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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.