ChampionX has an immediate need for a highly motivated Chemist in our RD&E team located in Sugar Land, TX. The qualified candidate will be part of a rotational program designed to develop expertise in oilfield chemicals to support high impact innovation projects. During the three rotations (each for 4-months), the Chemist will learn and apply scientific methods to support the development of novel solutions with improved sustainability and increased efficiency in energy production. After completing the rotations, the individual will move into a longer-term role as part of the Chemical Technologies RD&E team.

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:

• Evaluate physical properties such as viscosity, density, pH, thermal stability, chemical compatibility, and other analytical testing.
• Formulate and carry out products performance testing.
• Operate special laboratory equipment at high pressure and high temperature.
• Provide direct laboratory support to senior researchers for a variety of laboratory operations.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Manage low complexity projects once established.
• Manage data in SAP, maintain laboratory databases and generate reports.
• Adopt and maintain our safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related fields with up to three years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• Capable of lifting 30 pounds
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with product formulation
• Experience with high pressure, high temperature equipment.
• Organic synthesis experience is a plus.
• Strong problem solving-skills
• Strong oral and written communication 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

AtChampionX, 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.