Principal Chemist

We are looking for a Principal Chemist in Odessa, TX. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

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!

What You Will Do:

• Independently conduct chemical product development and qualification testing using a variety of laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Run and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment
• Apply knowledge of chemistry, project management, and related scientific principles to execute technical projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in chemistry and related fields to solve complex problems and deliver innovative solutions in fast paced environment.
• Summarize and present technical findings in internal and external settings, including customer meetings and industry conferences.
• Act with considerable latitude in determining technical approaches to meet objectives.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Background
• Drug Screen
• Physical

Position Details:

• 6601 Trunk St., Odessa, TX 79762
• 10 – 20 % Travel
• You will need to live in the Odessa or surrounding areas as this is an on-site position
• Work schedule : Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field with fewer than 2 years of relevant work experience or M.S. with 4 years of relevant work experience or B.S. with 6 years of relevant work experience.

Physical Demands:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oil and gas experience
• Experience in electrochemistry, wet chemistry, formulation work
• Experience with running and troubleshooting various performance testing and analytical lab equipment

About Us:

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century.

We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.

For more news and information, visit SLB.com

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

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.