Principal Chemist / Research Scientist

ChampionX; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Chemist/Research Scientist to innovate in Production Maximization Chemicals. This role offers a flexible work environment, emphasizing safety and sustainability. You will lead R&D projects, develop novel products, and collaborate with talented professionals. With a commitment to continuous improvement and employee empowerment, this position is perfect for those passionate about chemistry and innovation. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact in the oil and gas industry.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Company-paid pension plan

Employee and family assistance program

Paid vacation and personal days

Qualifications

• 7 years of industrial R&D experience or equivalent education.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development projects for new product innovations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on key projects.

Skills

Polymer Chemistry

Chemical Engineering Principles

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Job description

ChampionX is seeking a Principal Chemist/ Research Scientist in our Production Chemical Technologies – RD&E ProMax Group located in Calgary, Alberta. This role will develop products satisfying both business and customer needs with a focus on Production Maximization Chemicals.

This role will be responsible for performing and leading research, development, and problem-solving projects to enable new product development. The ideal candidate is highly versatile, communicates effectively, and thrives in a collaborate environment. If you are a passionate professional that likes to work in an autonomous, hands-on environment, we invite you to apply.

What’s in it For You:

• A flexible and independent work environment that fosters a good work-life balance.

• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology.

• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement.

• Employee Resource Groups for employees.

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes extended health benefits, vision, dental, prescription drugs, travel insurance, life insurance, and more!

• Company-paid pension plan, employee and family assistance program, paid vacation, sick and personal days.

What You Will Do:

• Perform work in a safe manner while identifying opportunities for improving safety

• Develop novel innovations in the area of Production Maximization

• Support the Production Maximization team on field qualifications

• Design, conduct, and interpret laboratory tests to support key customer projects

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

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

• Protect intellectual property, file patents, publish and/or present research findings

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

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

Position Details

• Candidate must reside in Calgary, AB or the surrounding area.

• Travel requirement 50% or more.

• This role is based on a Monday to Friday schedule. However, frequent travel requirements will require the incumbent to work weekends and evenings as required to accommodate customer requests, project work, meeting deadlines and urgent requests.

• This role requires individual to be clean shaven to comply with customer site policy and safety requirement.

• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and experience should be at a minimum:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of industrial R&D experience; Or

  • Technical diploma in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field, and 7 years of industrial R&D experience; Or

  • Master’s Degree and 3 years of industrial R&D experience; Or

  • Ph.D. and 0 years of industrial R&D experience

• In-depth knowledge/experience in polymer chemistry, chemical engineering principles

• Strong project management and time management skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Frequent travel to the oilfield is required; longer working hours are expected during traveling.

• Ability to work overtime when needed or requested by manager.

Physical demand:

• Capability of carrying/lifting up to 23 kg of weight

• This is a safety-sensitive position, and the successful candidate will be required to complete drug and alcohol testing.

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in oilfield chemicals, Advanced degree preferred

• In-depth knowledge in polymer chemistry, colloid and interfacial science, chemical engineering principles

• Strong understanding of test methods for emulsion breakers, reverse emulsion breakers, coagulant, flocculant and other water treatment chemicals etc.

• Product formulation/development experience from benchtop to commercialization

• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills

• 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 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.