ChampionX, has an immediate need for a Senior Chemist in our Production Chemical Technologies – Research, Development and Engineering (RDE) Production Maximization Group located in Sugar Land, Texas. The Senior Chemist will support new product development related to oilfield phase separation and flow improvement, formulation of new experimental products, field evaluation at customer sites, new product introduction, manufacturing and supply chain support, customer-facing technical support and manage the entire life cycle of the Oilfield Chemicals emulsion breaker, reverse emulsion breaker and flow improver product lines.

The ideal candidate is highly versatile, communicates effectively, and thrives in a collaborative environment. If you are a dedicated professional with a proven track record of success, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering competitive base rates 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

• Support entire product life cycle for phase separation products, including both laboratory and field technical support

• Support development of new emulsion breaker, reverse emulsion breaker and flow improver products via formulation and field testing at customer sites

• Work with Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to deploy regional preferred product lines

• Communicate technical recommendations or test results to a wide range of audiences

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related science or engineering (chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or material science) discipline and 2-5 years of industrial experience

• Master’s degree in related science or engineering discipline and 1-3 years of industrial experience

• Ability to travel up to 20%

• No immigration visa sponsorship will be offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in oil field chemicals or in chemical manufacturing

• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills

• Detail orientated and excellent time management skills.

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.