Lead Chemist

ChampionX is seeking a Lead Chemist located in Sugar Land, TX.  The Lead Chemist will develop and advance technical platforms satisfying both business and customer needs with a focus on Flow Assurance (Asphaltenes).  This position will be responsible for performing and leading research, development and problem solving projects to enable new product and platform development.  The Lead Chemist works closely with other scientists and research groups to design, execute and communicate results

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, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world

• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:

• Develop novel innovations in the area of flow assurance with a focus on asphaltenes

• Collaborate with other scientists, research groups, and RDE leaders on new development projects and platforms

• Actively engage in development of new platforms that meet strategic business needs

• Interpret experimental data and communicate results clearly to peers and project teams in written reports and oral presentations

• Provide consulting on experimental design, mentoring, and work direction for junior lab scientists.

• Maintain employee safety standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of R&D experience; OR

• Master’s Degree and 4 years of R&D experience; OR

• Ph.D. and 2 years of R&D experience

• 1 year of experience specializing in asphaltenes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong problem solving skills

• Background in Flow Assurance

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• 4+ years of experience specializing in asphaltenes

• Strong understanding of asphaltene test methods

• Formulation and/or synthesis experience in asphaltene product development

• Expertise in asphaltene characterization/structure activity relationships

• Record of publications and/or patents

• Working knowledge of statistics

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 associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates 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 associate 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.