Chemist

Schlumberger Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ChampionX is seeking a Chemist to join the Aberdeen Analytical team for a 12-month temporary assignment. The role focuses on water analysis, including scaling ions and inhibitor residuals, supporting product-line groups within the Eastern Hemisphere RD&E team.

You will perform analyses (ICP/IC/HPLC), assist in method development, and contribute to technical report writing. Strong communication, teamwork, and computer skills are essential, with safety practices required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry (or related science).
• Good command of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform water analysis using techniques such as ICP, IC and HPLC.
• Assist senior team members with project-focused tasks and method development.
• Support Goods In with logging of samples and materials; maintain organises records.

Skills

Chemistry

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Liquid Chromatography

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for a Chemist to join our Analytical team in Aberdeen, UK on a temporary 12 month basis. The candidate will be responsible for conducting water analysis, including scaling ions and scale inhibitor residuals, and will provide analytical support to the various product line groups within the wider Eastern Hemisphere RD&E team.

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

What You Will Do:

• Conduct water analysis testing using a variety of analytical techniques, including ICP, IC and HPLC.
• Support senior team members with project-focused work and development of new test methodologies.
• Provide support to Goods In, with focus on logging of received samples and materials.
• Technical report writing and database management.
• Learn about ChampionX product lines and their various applications.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including calibration scheduling and record-keeping.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of laboratory.
• Communicate effectively with team members to support efficient laboratory operations.
• Implement and follow Company safety practices, including COSHH and Risk Assessments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Batchelor’s Degree (BSc.) in Chemistry or related science
• Good computer skills with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a high-performing team.

Physical Demands:

• May involve long periods of standing working in a laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies:

• Previous experience in liquid chromatography.
• Readily learns and adapts to changing workload.
• Willing to take on unfamiliar tasks and learn from experiences.

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

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.

Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

Insurance

Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.

Learning Opportunities

Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

Diverse and Inclusive

Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

Federal Contracting

SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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